in PracticePub Date : 2026-02-26DOI: 10.1002/inpr.70056
Sophie Coles, Paul Pollard, Peter Cockcroft
{"title":"Workplace-based clinical training. Part 1: quality assurance and operational delivery","authors":"Sophie Coles, Paul Pollard, Peter Cockcroft","doi":"10.1002/inpr.70056","DOIUrl":"10.1002/inpr.70056","url":null,"abstract":"<p>It is likely that in the near future many practices and practice-based veterinarians will be directly involved in the workplace-based core clinical training of veterinary students. An understanding of what is involved is important so that informed decisions regarding participation can be made. This article – the first in a two-part series – describes the advantages of workplace-based clinical training and the operational infrastructure and processes required to build a practice network and support the delivery of a workplace-based clinical model of clinical training.</p>","PeriodicalId":54994,"journal":{"name":"in Practice","volume":"48 2","pages":"96-99"},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2026-02-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147569496","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 : 2026-02-26DOI: 10.1002/inpr.70053
{"title":"Comments on: Treating a pigeon with a fractured wing","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/inpr.70053","DOIUrl":"10.1002/inpr.70053","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":54994,"journal":{"name":"in Practice","volume":"48 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2026-02-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147569492","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 : 2026-02-26DOI: 10.1002/inpr.70052
{"title":"Why don't I remember anything from school?","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/inpr.70052","DOIUrl":"10.1002/inpr.70052","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":54994,"journal":{"name":"in Practice","volume":"48 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2026-02-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147569488","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 : 2026-02-26DOI: 10.1002/inpr.70049
Benjamin Kennedy, Michaela Betts, Agata Witkowska
{"title":"How to euthanase almost any exotic animal: a guide for the general practitioner","authors":"Benjamin Kennedy, Michaela Betts, Agata Witkowska","doi":"10.1002/inpr.70049","DOIUrl":"10.1002/inpr.70049","url":null,"abstract":"<p><b>Background</b>: Provision of emergency first aid, including euthanasia, is an obligation for every practising veterinary surgeon regardless of the species presented. Euthanasia in exotic animal species can pose significant challenges due to the wide range of anatomical and physiological differences. Practitioners may also be less confident with providing veterinary care to exotic species. It is important that the welfare of each patient is safeguarded, even during emergency euthanasia, with minimal stress to the patient.</p><p><b>Aim of the article</b>: This article provides practical advice for general practitioners performing euthanasia in exotic animals, with a focus on techniques applicable to small mammals, avian companion animals, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates. Methods of chemical and physical restraint are discussed, and examples of sedative techniques before euthanasia are given. Euthanasia medicines administration methods are described, with an emphasis on the limitations and ethical considerations.</p>","PeriodicalId":54994,"journal":{"name":"in Practice","volume":"48 2","pages":"52-66"},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2026-02-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147569494","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 : 2026-01-15DOI: 10.1002/inpr.70039
Rebecca Robinson
{"title":"Easing the inbox burden: practical habits for veterinary professionals","authors":"Rebecca Robinson","doi":"10.1002/inpr.70039","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/inpr.70039","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Every veterinary professional knows the feeling of an overflowing inbox. Between client messages, supplier updates, CPD invitations, lab reports, internal communications and marketing emails you never asked for, your inbox can feel less like a tool and more like a tyrant. Yet communication is central to practice life. An overlooked lab result, a missed client query or a forgotten invoice has real consequences – for patients, clients, colleagues and the practice itself. The good news is that inbox overwhelm isn't inevitable. By adopting a few simple habits, you can take control of your email (and other stuff that lands on your desk) and turn it into a useful support rather than a drain on your energy. Imagine the joy of an empty inbox – it is possible! This article explores why inbox overload happens, the psychology behind it and suggests some practical approaches to regain control. While the focus is on email, the same strategies can be applied to practice management system task lists, WhatsApp groups and other channels competing for your attention.</p>","PeriodicalId":54994,"journal":{"name":"in Practice","volume":"48 1","pages":"36-39"},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2026-01-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145993963","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 : 2026-01-15DOI: 10.1002/inpr.70042
{"title":"Comments on: The veterinary surgeon as a researcher – two conflicting hats?","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/inpr.70042","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/inpr.70042","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":54994,"journal":{"name":"in Practice","volume":"48 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2026-01-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145983787","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 : 2026-01-15DOI: 10.1002/inpr.70035
Hayley Chidlow, Elizabeth Halliwell
{"title":"Practical fluid therapy in the foal. Part 1: clinical indicators and intravenous fluid types","authors":"Hayley Chidlow, Elizabeth Halliwell","doi":"10.1002/inpr.70035","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/inpr.70035","url":null,"abstract":"<p><b>Background:</b> Foals are at increased risk of hypovolaemia and rapid deterioration compared to adult horses, and fluid therapy is therefore a vital part of the management of sick foals.</p><p><b>Aim of the article:</b> This article is the first in a two-part series that aims to describe the approach to fluid therapy in the foal. It covers physiological differences between foals and adults that have an impact on their response to fluid therapy, clinical indications for intravenous fluid therapy and how to recognise when intravenous fluids are required, and types of fluid that are available for administration including crystalloids and colloids.</p>","PeriodicalId":54994,"journal":{"name":"in Practice","volume":"48 1","pages":"4-7"},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2026-01-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145986865","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 : 2026-01-15DOI: 10.1002/inpr.70034
{"title":"Beating the January blues","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/inpr.70034","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/inpr.70034","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":54994,"journal":{"name":"in Practice","volume":"48 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2026-01-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145994051","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 : 2026-01-15DOI: 10.1002/inpr.70036
Susan Daly, Kathleen Freeman
{"title":"How to implement repeat patient testing quality control in the in-clinic laboratory","authors":"Susan Daly, Kathleen Freeman","doi":"10.1002/inpr.70036","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/inpr.70036","url":null,"abstract":"<p><b>Background:</b> In-clinic laboratories may have little choice when it comes to quality control (QC) materials or robust recommendations for their use. This can lead to challenges regarding the application of QC for veterinary use and determining stable analytical performance.</p><p><b>Aim of the article:</b> This article aims to explain the principles of repeat patient testing quality control (RPT-QC) and provides guidance for implementing RPT-QC and generating QC limits for in-clinic veterinary analysers. It also provides a standard operating procedure for processing RPT-QC daily as a veterinary species-specific QC and troubleshooting guidelines for unstable performance.</p>","PeriodicalId":54994,"journal":{"name":"in Practice","volume":"48 1","pages":"19-24"},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2026-01-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145987055","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 : 2026-01-15DOI: 10.1002/inpr.70040
Fiona McDowall
{"title":"Pet loss support. Part 2: the grieving process and care strategies","authors":"Fiona McDowall","doi":"10.1002/inpr.70040","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/inpr.70040","url":null,"abstract":"<p><b>Background:</b> The veterinary profession stands out within the medical field due to the regular practice of euthanasia, which is an integral part of our responsibilities. Euthanasia has an impact on the entire veterinary team, including practice cleaners, reception staff, animal care assistants, veterinary nurses, and veterinarians. Therefore, every team member needs to possess emotional support skills and self-care strategies to ensure a mentally and physically healthy workplace by providing support to our clients and colleagues. The demands on veterinary professionals are continually increasing, fuelled by the accessibility of information and the advanced techniques now available. While we are not trained counsellors, anyone can provide emotional support to our clients and colleagues.</p><p><b>Aim of the article:</b> Part 1 discussed the complex human– companion animal bond, emotional support and the multifaceted issue of euthanasia from a client perspective. This article will explore the grieving process associated with pet loss and its impact across various life stages. It also explores strategies for veterinary teams to enhance emotional care and self-care for themselves and their clients, emphasising the importance of establishing boundaries and prioritising mental health.</p>","PeriodicalId":54994,"journal":{"name":"in Practice","volume":"48 1","pages":"27-34"},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2026-01-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145987052","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}