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Ammonia levels in urine could signify chronic kidney disease
Dogs with lower UACR may suffer faster progression.
Dogs with lower UACR may suffer faster progression.
Feather insights could reduce transmission of Marek's disease
"It's important to have multiple strategies available" - Prof. Andrea Wilson.
"It's important to have multiple strategies available" - Prof. Andrea Wilson.
Scientists find genetic links between feline and human cancer
Genetic mutations matched those in human and canine cancers.
Genetic mutations matched those in human and canine cancers.
Land policies should address disease risk, study warns
New model assesses how woodland-planting subsidies might affect deer populations.
New model assesses how woodland-planting subsidies might affect deer populations.
Charity highlights plight of working donkeys this Bank Holiday weekend
Research finds many 'beach donkeys' are suffering from lameness, back pain and welfare issues.
Research finds many 'beach donkeys' are suffering from lameness, back pain and welfare issues.
Kirsty Young elected as RCVS VN Council chair
The educator will take her three-year post at Royal College Day.
The educator will take her three-year post at Royal College Day.
Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance
Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.
The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.
The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress.
The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.
The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress.
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BSAVA publishes fifth Manual of Canine and Feline Neurology
The BSAVA has published the fifth edition of its BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Neurology.
The new edition has been reviewed and updated, including new developments in diagnostics, therapeutic approaches and clinical decision-making. It is structured to support clinicians through diagnosis, treatment and long-term management.
The guide features five new chapters covering acute myelopathies, chronic myelopathies, emergency protocols, neurotoxicology and neuro-oncology.
It also includes over 100 videos, including demonstrations of neurological examinations, clinical presentations and diagnostic procedures.
Nicola Lloyd, publishing manager, said: "Whether you're a general practitioner seeking practical guidance, or a specialist aiming to refine your expertise, this edition remains an indispensable reference for anyone involved in the care of neurologically compromised dogs and cats."
The BSAVA has published the fifth edition of its BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Neurology.
The new edition has been reviewed and updated, including new developments in diagnostics, therapeutic approaches and clinical decision-making. It is structured to support clinicians through diagnosis, treatment and long-term management.
The guide features five new chapters covering acute myelopathies, chronic myelopathies, emergency protocols, neurotoxicology and neuro-oncology.
It also includes over 100 videos, including demonstrations of neurological examinations, clinical presentations and diagnostic procedures.
Nicola Lloyd, publishing manager, said: "Whether you're a general practitioner seeking practical guidance, or a specialist aiming to refine your expertise, this edition remains an indispensable reference for anyone involved in the care of neurologically compromised dogs and cats."
