See why more vets are choosing a Mindray from BCF Ultrasound

Do you need a reliable, intuitive and rapid ultrasound system with image quality that takes the guesswork out of diagnostic imaging? BCF Ultrasound provide complete ultrasound solutions for all fields of veterinary practice from beginner first opinion practitioners to advanced level or referral specialists and we have something to suit every budget from portable to […]

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New online library for veterinary professionals

Veterinarians and their colleagues in clinical practice can now get practical tips from world-class experts in the field, anytime and anywhere.  Founded by Australian veterinarian Sally Grainger and award-winning film production house Grainger Films, the Versatile Vet online video library offers high quality videos of clinical skills and procedures in all species, which are frequently […]

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Abstracts: Serum concentration of bisphenol A in elderly cats and its association with clinicopathological findings

Objectives: Bisphenol A (BPA) has been mentioned as a possible factor contributing to feline hyperthyroidism. Nevertheless, there are no previous studies reporting on the concentration of BPA in feline serum and its association with thyroid function. The objectives of this study were to measure serum BPA concentration in cats aged ⩾7 years, considered as healthy by their […]

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Emergency Animal Disease Bulletin: African horse sickness

Authors: Alice Kermond, Jenny Baird and Sally Thomson (Department of Agriculture, Water, and the Environment)   African horse sickness virus (AHSV) is a highly pathogenic arbovirus with the potential to cause severe, often fatal, circulatory, and respiratory disease in horses. It is a nationally notifiable disease that is exotic to Australia. Historically the spread of African […]

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Opinion: Eagle Post

Tom Donnelly reports from the USA. The COVID-19 pandemic has allowed a temporary relaxation of rules around remote animal care by veterinary telemedicine.  The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) fiercely contends that establishing a “veterinarian-client-patient relationship” (VCPR) by in-person examination is a prerequisite for telemedicine. Many states use the AVMA’s model veterinary practice act to create […]

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