As we prepare once again for the arrival of new life into our flocks and herds, it is important to take a moment to plan ahead for the best management of these youngsters in the future. Routine procedures such as castrat…

Just like cats and dogs, rabbits require regular vaccinations to keep them protected against deadly diseases. We routinely vaccinate pet rabbits against both myxomatosis and rabbit haemorrhagic disease (RHD). However, RH…

This morning, the Competition and Markets Authority finally released their long-awaited final remedies for the UK veterinary sector. This has been going on for three years now, and while at time of writing the…

With the best will in the world, accidents can happen! Luckily there are lots of options available if your dog does experience an unwanted mating, also known as a misalliance or mismating. Some of these options are time-…

In my six years as a student at Cambridge, I met more than a few bemused people who had never realised there was a vet school there at all. The last eighteen months have almost certainly put pay to this as the vet school…

When we send our children to school, we may look at the most recent OFSTED report to help us make a decision. When choosing a GP surgery, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspections can provide guidance and ratings for…