DOMESTIC ANIMALS
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is a severe, systemic and highly contagious viral disease of poultry. No single clinical sign is unique to HPAI, and the disease can present in several ways depending on the virus strain, the species of bird, the age of the flock and environmental conditions.
DOMESTIC ANIMALS
Body temperature can provide an early warning of disease in cattle, including bovine respiratory disease, before obvious clinical signs develop. However, fever does not automatically justify antibiotic treatment. Responsible prescribing requires identifying the underlying cause, assessing disease severity and determining whether antimicrobial therapy is warranted.
COMPANION ANIMALS
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is common in older cats, yet early disease may produce few or no obvious clinical signs. Reported prevalence ranges from 28%-81% in cats >12-years of age, making CKD one of the most frequently diagnosed diseases in this population. CKD is also a significant cause of mortality in older cats.
COMPANION ANIMALS
The Reassessment Campaign on Veterinary Resuscitation (RECOVER) Initiative, a nonprofit organisation and global leader in evidence-based veterinary cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) guidelines and training, has released the first evidence- and consensus-based first aid recommendations for dogs and cats developed through a systematic and transparent evaluation process.
COMPANION ANIMALS
Canine diabetes mellitus (DM) is characterised by hyperglycaemia caused by inadequate insulin secretion and/or impaired insulin action, affecting approximately 0.26–1.33% of dogs. Most affected dogs require lifelong insulin therapy, creating a significant owner burden and need for ongoing veterinary care.
DOMESTIC ANIMALS
El Niño is a natural climate pattern that shifts global atmospheric circulation, and in South Africa it typically brings below-normal summer rainfall and higher-than-normal temperatures.
NEWS
Chronic kidney disease is one of the most common chronic diseases in cats and the leading cause of death in geriatric felines. In this webinar report, Dr Melanie Wergin highlights the importance of early diagnosis, accurate IRIS staging and timely intervention - from renal diets and RAAS inhibition to supportive therapy - to preserve kidney function, improve quality of life and extend survival.
NEWS
Veterinary nurses are no longer behind-the-scenes assistants - they are frontline contributors to One Health. A landmark European perspective paper identifies 10 domains in which veterinary nurses make substantive contributions, from infection control and antimicrobial stewardship to disaster response and environmental monitoring, making the case for their formal recognition in health policy.
NEWS
Burnout among veterinarians is a systemic crisis, not a personal weakness. With burnout rates of 55-74% across roles and countries, and suicide risk nearly four times the general population, this article examines the structural drivers of veterinary burnout and the individual and organisational interventions - from self-compassion training to workplace reform - that can help.
NEWS
As spring approaches, cattle farmers face one of the most dangerous seasonal transitions on the farming calendar. Spring flush syndrome - comprising grass tetany and frothy bloat - is triggered by the sudden shift from dry winter rations to lush, fast-growing pasture. This article outlines the risks, clinical signs and evidence-based prevention strategies.