By Dr Fergus Allerton BSc BVSc CertSAM Dip ECVIM-CA MRCVS European Veterinary Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine  Introducing the “Short Antibiotic Courses" Podcast. The podcast that promises to get you thinking! ? Are you ready to join the frontline in the battle against antibiotic resistance? ? We are excited to present our latest podcast, delving even deeper into the pressing global issue of Antibiotic Resistance (AMR). Whether you are a healthcare professional, or just curious to learn about the critical issue of AMR, this podcast is for you! Tune in to this podcast and bec ..read more

By Prof Jane Hodgkinson David Rendle BVSc MVM CertEM(IntMed) DipECEIM FRCVS RCVS and European Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine Prof Kris Hughes BVSc (Hons) FANZCVS (Equine Medicine) DipECEIM AssocACVIM Introducing the “Anthelmintic Resistance" Podcast. The podcast that promises to inspire and promote evidence-based practice!  ? Are you ready to join the frontline in the battle against antimicrobial resistance? ? We are excited to present our latest podcast, delving even deeper into the pressing global issue of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). Whether you are a healthcare professio ..read more

By Dr Fergus Allerton BSc BVSc CertSAM Dip ECVIM-CA MRCVS European Veterinary Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine Introducing "The Antibiotic Amnesty" Podcast. ? Are you ready to join the frontline in the battle against antibiotic resistance? ? We are thrilled to present "The Antibiotic Amnesty", an empowering podcast that delves into the pressing global issue of Antibiotic Resistance (AMR). Join us on an eye-opening journey where we uncover the dangers posed by AMR, and explore the solutions that can help us combat this silent but formidable foe. Hosted by renowned experts in the fi ..read more

By Dr Rosanne Jepson BVSc MVetMed PhD DipACVIM DipECVIM PGCertVetEd FHEA MRCVS Associate Professor Small Animal Internal Medicine at the RVC and Dr. Sarah Caney  BVSc PhD DSAM(Feline) MRCVS CEO of Vet Professionals. Sarah Caney and Rosanne Jepson join together for this podcast episode, with the mutual joy of a past lecturer and student relationship rekindled. The imperative timing of diagnosis, and when to start the cat on an appropriate renal diet, for the stage of CKD, is discussed in great detail.  Sarah and Rosanne talk about the importance of the owner, vet, and nurse working to ..read more

With Dr. Emi Barker BSc (hons) BVSc (hons) PhD PGCertTLHE DipECVIM-CA MRCVS  and Dr. Samantha Taylor BVetMed(Hons) CertSAM DipECVIM-CA MANZCVS FRCVS Renowned feline specialists Dr. Samantha Taylor and Dr. Emi Barker discuss FIP in our latest podcast episode. Sam and Emi discuss legally available treatments that are allowing vets more hope when approaching these cases. Types of support and communication that are needed to manage the client's expectations during their FIP journey are also discussed in detail. We are very fortunate that we've had a group of specialists come together who run ..read more

By  Dr. Mark Bowen BVetMed MMedSci(MedEd) Ph.D. Cert VA Cert EM(IntMed) Dip ECVSMR Dip ACVIMLAIM PFHEA FRCVS. During this second part of our cascade mini-series, Emma Jones, Companion Animal and Equine Business Manager at Bova UK, and Mark attempt to demystify the cascade. Mark firstly talks Emma through the different steps within the cascade and how Brexit has impacted this. Different case examples in small animals are considered, with a focus on antimicrobial use. If you wish to contact Bova UK please email us at office@bova.co.uk ..read more

By Dr. Mark Bowen BVetMed MMedSci(MedEd) Ph.D. Cert VA Cert EM(IntMed) Dip ECVSMR Dip ACVIMLAIM PFHEA FRCVS.  During this first part of our cascade mini-series, Emma Jones, Companion Animal and Equine Business Manager at Bova UK, and Mark attempt to demystify the cascade. Mark firstly talks Emma through the different steps within the cascade and how Brexit has impacted this. Different case examples in horses are considered, and how the cascade will invariably be used on a daily basis by veterinary surgeons, following their own clinical justification and personal decisions. If you wish to ..read more

By Dr. Darren Kelly  MVB, DipECVIM-CA, MRCVS and Dr. Jenny Helm  BVMS, CertSAM, DipECVIM-CA, FHEA, MRCVS  Darren Kelly and Jenny Helm discuss lomustine and the types of cases where it can be useful, during this episode. Jenny also considers the owner's situation and discussions that the vet needs to have with the owner when planning the treatment options for different types of tumours. Side effects, different species, and pros and cons of lomustine use are considered.  If you would like to be sent a Bova UK formulation list, please email office@bova.co.uk  ..read more

By Dr Valerie Lamb BVM&S, DipECVIM-CA, MRCVS RCVS Specialist in Small Animal Medicine and EBVS® European Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine During this episode, Valerie and Emma Jones (from Bova UK) discuss respiratory diseases in cats and dogs. Appropriate treatment options and the duration of treatments are covered. Cats are discussed at greater lengths, due to the difficulty seen with treating them. The prescribing cascade is touched on, by discussing the use of special formulations and how and why they were prescribed ..read more

By Dr Nicola Menzies-Gow MA VetMB Ph.D. DipECEIM CertEM(IntMed) FHEA FRCVS During this episode, Dr Nicola Menzies-Gow discusses pituitary Pars Intermedia dysfunction and the challenges horse owners face when treating the disease. Nicola talks through some of the reasons why you may see treatment failure with long-term treatments, on certain individuals, and options available to support the horse and owner. Diagnostics and some of the debates surrounding certain diagnostic tests, including testing for insulin dysregulation and ACTH, are also discussed.  If you have any questions or formula ..read more