in PracticePub Date : 2025-07-18DOI: 10.1002/inpr.557
Safia Barakzai, Melissa Kamps
{"title":"Standing equine surgery on the yard: what is possible?","authors":"Safia Barakzai, Melissa Kamps","doi":"10.1002/inpr.557","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/inpr.557","url":null,"abstract":"<p><b>Background</b>: In general equine practice, many minor standing surgical procedures are commonly done at the owner's or trainer's premises. The growing concept of contextualised care involves considering individual client preferences, abilities and needs when planning treatment. Different care options may be appropriate depending on the situation – for example, when clients cannot afford hospitalisation, prefer home treatment with a familiar vet or have horses that travel poorly.</p><p><b>Aim of the article</b>: This article describes some of the indications for performing standing surgery on the yard, the importance of meticulous planning and preparation before surgery, and outlines some of the basic and more advanced surgeries that can safely be performed on the yard, depending on the experience of the individual surgeon.</p>","PeriodicalId":54994,"journal":{"name":"in Practice","volume":"47 6","pages":"301-309"},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144647128","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
in PracticePub Date : 2025-07-18DOI: 10.1002/inpr.554
Alexandria Lipka
{"title":"Informing vets: net zero targets and the role of ruminants in methane emissions","authors":"Alexandria Lipka","doi":"10.1002/inpr.554","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/inpr.554","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":54994,"journal":{"name":"in Practice","volume":"47 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144647131","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
in PracticePub Date : 2025-07-18DOI: 10.1002/inpr.555
Deirdre Mullowney, Jack Lawson
{"title":"Diagnosis and treatment of chronic kidney disease in dogs","authors":"Deirdre Mullowney, Jack Lawson","doi":"10.1002/inpr.555","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/inpr.555","url":null,"abstract":"<p><b>Background</b>: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is defined as the presence of structural or functional abnormalities of one or both kidneys that have been present for at least three months. It is not a single disease but results from various causes such as infections, inflammation, reduced blood flow, obstructions or inherited conditions. Often the exact cause is unknown. Despite its varied origins, several risk factors are linked to how the disease progresses and affects survival.</p><p><b>Aim of the article</b>: This article aims to provide an overview of the diagnosis and treatment of CKD in dogs.</p>","PeriodicalId":54994,"journal":{"name":"in Practice","volume":"47 6","pages":"276-286"},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144647132","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
in PracticePub Date : 2025-07-18DOI: 10.1002/inpr.559
Nicola Lakeman
{"title":"Building confidence in consulting: practice, reflection and feedback","authors":"Nicola Lakeman","doi":"10.1002/inpr.559","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/inpr.559","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Communication is often noted as one of the most important requirements of veterinary medicine, with confidence being somewhat overlooked. Without confidence in our abilities, all tasks become difficult. Both hard (technical tasks) and soft (communication, timekeeping) skills require confidence; however, this isn't something that can be necessarily taught and has no time element. There is no one distinct answer to building or repairing confidence levels – it is closely linked to self-esteem and is affected by the task being undertaken and even by the people present. This article explores how best to build confidence during veterinary consultations, touching on factors including underpinning knowledge, practising a task, reflection and feedback.</p>","PeriodicalId":54994,"journal":{"name":"in Practice","volume":"47 6","pages":"318-320"},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144647134","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
in PracticePub Date : 2025-07-18DOI: 10.1002/inpr.560
Ruth Downs
{"title":"ABCs of personal investments: what you need to know","authors":"Ruth Downs","doi":"10.1002/inpr.560","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/inpr.560","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The best time to start investing was 10 years ago. The second best time is today. Given the associated risks and sheer volume of investment products on the market, making an informed decision can become very difficult. This article aims to break down some of the main factors that will affect the type of investment that suits you.</p>","PeriodicalId":54994,"journal":{"name":"in Practice","volume":"47 6","pages":"321-323"},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144647135","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
in PracticePub Date : 2025-07-18DOI: 10.1002/inpr.561
Laura Dixon
{"title":"Management of a great Dane rescue dog with fear aggression posing a threat to the public","authors":"Laura Dixon","doi":"10.1002/inpr.561","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/inpr.561","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":54994,"journal":{"name":"in Practice","volume":"47 6","pages":"324-326"},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144647415","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
in PracticePub Date : 2025-07-18DOI: 10.1002/inpr.563
{"title":"Chaotic life of a vet student","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/inpr.563","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/inpr.563","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":54994,"journal":{"name":"in Practice","volume":"47 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144647129","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
in PracticePub Date : 2025-07-18DOI: 10.1002/inpr.558
Fiona Shuttleworth, Lord Trees
{"title":"Methane and net zero. Part 1: an introduction to net zero, methane, metrics and ruminants","authors":"Fiona Shuttleworth, Lord Trees","doi":"10.1002/inpr.558","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/inpr.558","url":null,"abstract":"<p><b>Background</b>: Since 2011, agriculture has been the largest anthropogenic source of methane emissions in the UK, the vast majority of which comes from enteric fermentation by ruminants, predominately cattle. Given methane is one of the most potent greenhouse gases but is only present in the atmosphere for a short amount of time, globally there is a unique opportunity to slow climate warming if emissions can be reduced. It is essential for the public, policymakers and veterinarians to understand the key facts about the climate impacts of, and the methane mitigation methods available within, agriculture. Given the role of vets in herd health management and their crucial relationship with farmers, understanding the role of ruminants in global warming and what mitigation tools can be implemented will help their clients reduce the climate impact as well as provide other financial and animal welfare benefits.</p><p><b>Aim of the article</b>: This article aims to inform veterinarians on the background of net zero, methane's atmospheric behaviour and the role of ruminants in methane emissions. This will provide the background knowledge to start discussions with farmers, clients, vets and lay people about the impact of the agricultural industry on climate change and how this is accounted for in current UK and global policy.</p>","PeriodicalId":54994,"journal":{"name":"in Practice","volume":"47 6","pages":"310-317"},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144647133","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
in PracticePub Date : 2025-07-18DOI: 10.1002/inpr.562
{"title":"Comments on: When caring becomes hoarding: what is the vet's role?","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/inpr.562","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/inpr.562","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":54994,"journal":{"name":"in Practice","volume":"47 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144647416","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
in PracticePub Date : 2025-07-18DOI: 10.1002/inpr.556
Michaela Betts, Benjamin Kennedy, Agata Witkowska
{"title":"Neutering techniques in small exotic mammals. Part 2: surgical techniques","authors":"Michaela Betts, Benjamin Kennedy, Agata Witkowska","doi":"10.1002/inpr.556","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/inpr.556","url":null,"abstract":"<p><b>Background</b>: Neutering small exotic mammals represents a common procedure for general practitioner vets. This comprehensive and evidence-based overview covers the considerations and surgical techniques for neutering small exotic mammals, focusing on rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets and rats. Neutering has many functions, including preventing unwanted pregnancies, managing unwanted sexually derived behaviour and reducing the incidence of reproductive disease.</p><p><b>Aim of the article</b>: Part 1 provided an overview of the neutering considerations and surgical techniques applicable for small exotic mammals, outlining strategies for securing intravenous access and achieving successful intubation and airway management. Perioperative considerations include the use of analgesia and selection of appropriate suture materials and sizes to minimise complications. Part 2 will review the current surgical techniques specific to each species, providing step-by-step images of procedures while considering the anatomical differences that influence surgical approach and how we can mitigate the challenges associated with them. With respect to ferrets, we discuss alternatives to gonadectomy, such as vasectomy and medical management.</p>","PeriodicalId":54994,"journal":{"name":"in Practice","volume":"47 6","pages":"288-300"},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2025-07-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144647136","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}