David Charles

Veterinary Surgeon, Scarsdale Vets, Markeaton Lane, Derby

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How to: ovine clinical examination update

Personal protective equipment is required; typically consisting of disinfectable wellington boots (with the option of steel toe capped variants available), waterproof trousers and top (the author...

Improving care for animals and clients

In this edition, as usual, we have an excellent range of articles from vets at all stages of their careers. What links them all together is the fact that they combine practical guidance and an...

What's new in ketosis in dairy cows?

Hypoglycaemia, elevated FFA, and hyperketonaemia do not always occur together. A large survey in the UK found that 24.8% of lactating cows (all stages) had hyperketonaemia, a further 14.9% had...

Causes of ovine abortion, vaccination protocols and uptake: an overview

In their publication (Statham et al, 2022), livestock vaccines are categorised by sector (dairy, beef or sheep) and into NOAH category one or NOAH category two. Category one vaccinations are viewed as...

Why aren't students choosing farm animal practice and what can be done about it?

To the author it is clear: as a profession we must do better to support and encourage students to pursue careers in farm animal practice. With this relying on vets working in clinical practice just as...

How to: ovine clinical examination

Personal protective equipment is required; typically consisting of disinfectable wellington boots (with the option of steel toe capped variants available), waterproof trousers and top (the author...

Ovine Caesarean sections and assisted vaginal deliveries: a clinical audit

Data from 209 procedures and the associated postoperative checks were recorded through the survey, with the following splits between location, time and intervention required (Figure 1)..

Ovarian abscessation and oophoritis in a first lactation dairy cow: a case report

A first lactation, 28-month-old Holstein dairy cow was presented at a routine fertility visit at 47 days in milk for ‘oestrus not observed’. The cow had been examined at a previous routine fertility...

Considering your wellbeing needs in practice

As a graduate it is important to be challenged and be taken outside of your comfort zone. After all, a great many things you will be faced with are new, and a mentor on EMS once put it to me that as a...