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Preserving pages of profession’s past

12 January 2009, Author: Sarah Roberts Veterinary Times chief sub-editor Vol. 39.01 Pg 4-6

discovers an eclectic, and sometimes eccentric, historical book collection that reveals veterinary practice and progress across half a millennium

Health planning of neonatal scour-affected dairy calves

12 January 2009, Author: Di Bendall BVMS, MRCVS Vol. 39.01 Pg 8-9

looks at factors on farm that influence scour susceptibility and some of the pitfalls farmers experience in the treatment of affected calves

Effective treatment methods in battle against scour

12 January 2009, Author: Judith Roberts BVM&S, CertCHP, MRCVS Vol. 39 No. 01 Pg 10,12-13

identifies the aetiological agents associated with this common and costly problem, and explains options for assessment, control and prevention

Unlucky timing for our greatest hope

12 January 2009, Author: Bob Michell BVetMed, BSc, PhD, DSc, MRCVS Vol. 39 No. 01 Pg 14

Speculum

Fresh approaches to mastitis

12 January 2009, Author: Simon Timmermans DVM, MS Vol. 39 No. 01 Pg 14

explains how the need for a heightened immune response is a key factor for fighting infection

Moving in ever-decreasing circles

12 January 2009, Author: Nick Henderson Vol. 39 No. 01 Pg 15

Idle Thoughts

Cognitive Disorders in Old Cats

12 January 2009, Author: Catherine F Le Bars BVSc, MRCVS Vol. 39 No. 01 Pg 19

finds that diet may play a role in the treatment of a syndrome that can prove hard to distinguish

Revealed: surgery cat’s secret life

12 January 2009, Author: Martin Atkinson BVSc, MRCVS Vol. 39 No. 01 Pg 20

listens in on his surgery cat’s musings – and discovers the spoilt feline has a penchant for taunting dogs, car drivers and veterinary nurses

Revealed: surgery cat’s secret life

12 January 2009, Author: Martin Atkinson BVSc, MRCVS Vol. 39 No. 01 Pg 20

listens in on his surgery cat’s musings – and discovers the spoilt feline has a penchant for taunting dogs, car drivers and veterinary nurses

Graduate survey reaches milestone

22 December 2008, Author: Christine Ward BA Hons (Oxon) Vol. 38 No. 49 Pg 4,6

discusses how a decade of data on student’s experiences and aspirations has revealed some interesting attitudes in, for example, out-of-hours rotas, competency and student debts

Affordable healthcare for pets: more than one way to view a cat?

22 December 2008, Author: Robert Bradley BVetMed, MRCVS Vol. 38 No. 49 Pg 6-7

examines whether veterinary practice is a business or a vocation – and warns that the profession could price itself out of existence – in the second of a three-part Your Shout article

Food for thought over rabbits

22 December 2008, Author: Glen Cousquer BVM&S, BSc, CertZooMed, MRCVS Vol. 38 No. 49 Pg 8-9

explains how, with careful nutrition, rabbits can avoid being caught on the hop by illness

no kidding around as uk’s goats’ food and fibre production rises

22 December 2008, Author: David Harwood BVetMed, MRCVS, Goat Veterinary Society PR officer Vol. 38 No. 49 Pg 10-11

reports on the goat sessions at a joint meeting of the Goat Veterinary Society and Sheep Veterinary Society, which included information on both food and fibre-producing animals

Joint meeting success for delegates

22 December 2008, Author: Colin Macaldowie Vol. 38 No. 49 Pg 11

provides a further review of topics covered at the Sheep Veterinary Society’s collaborative meeting with the Goat Veterinary Society

Chance to help shape RCVS’ future

22 December 2008, Author: Claire Millington RCVS communications officer Vol. 38 No. 49 Pg 14-15

explains how becoming part of the RCVS council can be rewarding, before members provide their opinions on what it means to be elected

Biosecurity isn’t plane sailing

22 December 2008, Author: Roger Evans a farmer from Shropshire Vol. 38 No. 49 Pg 16

recounts how two different countries approach biosecurity, and issues a warning for the UK

Reflections

22 December 2008, Author: Bradley Viner DProf, BVetMed, MSc(VetGP), MRCVS Vol. 38 No. 49 Pg 16

“We have alcoholics anonymous and gamblers anonymous, so why not gadget addicts anonymous?”

Respiratory disease in cattle: still room for improvement?

15 December 2008, Author: John FishwickMA, VetMB, DCHP, MRCVS Vol. 38 No. 48 Pg 4

summarises some of the latest BRD findings revealed at a European symposium in Rome

Strictly speaking, we need more votes

15 December 2008, Author: Chanticleer Vol. 38 No. 48 Pg 5

Singing from the rooftops

Strategic approach to worming

15 December 2008, Author: Eric Morgan VetMB, BA, MRCVS Vol. 38 No. 48 Pg 6,8

describes how, as parasites in equines become more resistant to anthelmintics, evidence from routine faecal egg counts can be cost effective

Time to flex marketing muscles

15 December 2008, Author: Nick Henderson Vol. 38 No. 48 Pg 8

Idle Thoughts

Regulation and respect are key

15 December 2008, Author: Francesca Ricccomini BSc(Hons), BVetMed, MRCVS, DAS(CABC), CCAB Vol. 38 No. 48 Pg 10-11

gives her opinion on calls for regulation of animal behaviourists and advises caution

Communication in your consult room: part five – achieving message impact

15 December 2008, Author: Colin Whiting BVSc, CertSAS, MRCVS Vol. 38 No. 48 Pg 12

makes reference to Britain’s war leader and a famous Indian figure as he discusses the use of repetition and surprise to get a message across

Head trauma management in canine and feline patients

15 December 2008, Author: Sebastien Behr DipECVN, DVM, MRCVS Vol. 38 No. 48 Pg 14-15

deals with head trauma in cats and dogs, taking the patient from initial assessment and examination through to diagnosis and treatment

Chance to help future vets: why I just love being an ‘old fart’ at 36

15 December 2008, Author: Emma Milne BVSc, MRCVS Vol. 38 No. 48 Pg 16

reveals the fun, energy and enthusiasm involved in helping a student’s transition to practice life