Selective anthelmintic treatment – a monitoring and treatment concept for horses >3 years
Anthelmintic resistance in horses – which now occurs globally – is primarily a result of too frequent intervals of anthelmintic treatments without any preceding parasitological diagnosis. Consequently...
Promoting sustainable human behaviour change in horse weight management
The prevalence of overweight horses is a growing welfare concern, and managing a horse's weight is a complex task shaped by horses intersecting welfare needs, human values and society-wide influences....
Diagnosis and treatment of equine annular ligament constriction
The equine digital flexor tendon sheath is surrounded by three annular ligaments: the palmar/plantar annular ligament, the proximal digital annular ligament and the distal digital annular ligament. Th...
Engaging farmers for better calf health: what works?
Dairy heifers are the future of a milking herd and yet research regularly identifies them, for various reasons, as not receiving optimal herd management. Farm blindness when considering on-farm morbid...
Overcoming challenges to implementing sustainable worm control in sheep
Effective roundworm control is essential to the health, welfare and profitability of UK sheep flocks. Historically, this has relied heavily on the use of effective anthelmintics. However, with increas...
Dietary intervention in selenium imbalances: a case series
Selenium is a critical trace element for equine health, involved in metabolic processes and antioxidant defense. However, imbalances in selenium intake can lead to health issues such as deficiency or ...
Equine cardiopulmonary resuscitation: the nurse's role in such emergencies
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation in equine patients must be performed quickly and effectively to give the patient the best chance of survival. It is important that all members of the veterinary team feel...
Equine sarcoids. Part 1: the aetiopathogenesis of equine sarcoid disease
Equine sarcoids are the most common neoplastic skin tumors in equids, and despite being histologically benign, they can become locally invasive, recurrent and compromise animal welfare, use and value....
Recent advances in equine wound management. Part 1: introduction
Equine wounds present an ongoing challenge for clinicians. Successful wound management aims to achieve rapid functional recovery alongside an optimal cosmetic outcome. A clear understanding of the sta...
Wound healing and considerations in exotic species (part 3)
Wound healing in exotic pet animals can vary due to their anatomical differences. Understanding these differences will help veterinary nursesto apply appropriate closures and bandaging to maximise suc...
Data-driven decisions for beef and sheep systems
Beef and sheep enterprises can present challenges for data capture and analysis, which can be demotivating for both farmers and veterinarians. Veterinarians are well placed to address these challenges...
Evidence for the use of probiotics in small animals with chronic enteropathy
Chronic enteropathy, manifesting itself as chronic gastrointestinal signs such as vomiting, diarrhoea, altered appetite and weight loss, is common in general practice. Patients can respond to a variet...