Cushing’s syndrome in the dog –management strategies in 2019 and beyond (2019)

Cushing’s syndrome in the dog –management strategies in 2019 and beyond (2019)

The seminar discusses enhancing the management of Cushing’s syndrome in dogs from a general practice perspective. Topics include reliable diagnosis, evaluation of tests, understanding underlying causes, and key principles for successful management. Consideration is given to the disease’s possible effect on the animal and the owner’s quality of life. The presenter is Professor David Church, a seasoned small animal specialist and co-founder of VetCompass.

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Normal reproductive cycle of the mare (2020)

Normal reproductive cycle of the mare (2020)

This presentation will review the normal reproductive cycle of the mare, with a particular focus on ovulation and the role of Doppler ultrasound in assessment.

Key topics will include:

Decision-making around ovulation induction agents, including considerations related to the prescribing cascade

Recent clinical research on the timing of ovulation

Guidelines for fixed-time breeding using both chilled and frozen semen

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Mycobacterial infections in cats (and dogs) – focusing on tuberculosis (2020)

Mycobacterial infections in cats (and dogs) – focusing on tuberculosis (2020)

This talk will explore the growing recognition of zoonotic and nosocomial mycobacterial infections in pet cats (and dogs) in the UK.

Recent data shows that nearly 1% of feline tissue biopsies sent for routine pathology exhibit changes consistent with mycobacterial infection. Of these, approximately 35% are tuberculosis (TB) cases—20% caused by Mycobacterium microti (the vole bacillus) and 15% by Mycobacterium bovis. These infections are most commonly cutaneous and/or involve local lymph nodes, particularly the submandibular and popliteal nodes.

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