Vet Record
The official Journal of the British veterinary Association (BVA)
Published weekly and available to all our members. It contains news, comments, letters and clinical research papers on a wide range of veterinary topics.
This Issue:
Nov 2020, Vol. 187, Issue. 11
Our journals are published by Wiley on behalf of BVA. The views expressed are those of the authors and may not necessarily comply with BVA policy.
News and reports
Concern that TB cases in companion animals are going undiagnosed
Government to crack down on puppy smuggling
MPs join Puppy Smuggling Taskforce
Surveillance
Idiopathic necrotising enteritis diagnosed in beef herds in Scotland
Congenital segmental intestinal anomalies in calves
Research
Working equids: linking human and animal welfare
Selected highlights from other journals
Short communication
Evaluation of lamb colostrum supplements
Debate
'We need to do more than just stick the Good Veterinary Workplaces policy up in practices
Careers
'Lucky to have had the support of many people and determined to pass the baton
Editorial
What counts as responsible use of 'spot ons?
Obituary
BVA News
Modernising regulation - what do the RCVS recommendations mean for you?
Our campaign to recognise animal sentience
Celebrating the BVA Young Vet of the Year Award 2020
BVA News
Culture in a good veterinary workplace
Become BVAs next Junior Vice President
My View
Are we letting our reptile patients down?
Original research
Use of cefovecin in dogs and cats attending first-opinion veterinary practices in Australia
Investigating the presence of equine piroplasmosis in Ireland
Virulence potential of Listeria monocytogenes strains recovered from pigs in Spain
A description of blend electrolysis for treatment of canine distichiasis: 78 cases (2012-2017)
Quantifying poor working equid welfare in Nepalese brick kilns using a welfare assessment tool
Measuring satisfaction in the small animal consultation and its relationship to consult length
Clinical reasoning in canine cervical hyperaesthesia: which presenting features are important?
Perceptions of the feedback process: a case study of veterinary residents and supervisors
Letters & notices
Two neurotropic pathogens of concern for striped dolphins
Validation of Enferplex bTB antibody test
More flexible working needed to retain staff
It is time to ditch the 'gold standard
Letters & notices
Vet expertise needed in government advisory groups
Changes to canine cortisol measurements
Initiative to educate children about One Health
Correction: Germany confirms first case of ASF
News & reports
Edinburgh refuses to publish evidence
Recognising global animal welfare excellence
Prevention zone for avian influenza announced
UK antibiotic reductions begin to plateau
Contaminated rivers are 'deeply troubling
More sensitive tests needed for bTB battle
'Dready Vet named 2020 Young Vet of the Year
Tracking antimicrobial resistance in giant tortoises
VMD investigating canine fertility clinics
Job satisfaction low among vet receptionists
Nominations open for canine health awards
Vaccinating wild tigers for canine distemper virus