Vet Record
The official Journal of the British veterinary Association (BVA)
Published weekly and available to all our members. It contains news, comments, letters and clinical research papers on a wide range of veterinary topics.


This Issue:
Sep 2020, Vol. 187, Issue. 6
Our journals are published by Wiley on behalf of BVA. The views expressed are those of the authors and may not necessarily comply with BVA policy.
News and reports
Uncertainty for Irish border checks post-Brexit
Greener options - a guide to hand sanitisers
Surveillance
Equine disease surveillance: quarterly update
Strangles Awareness Week: a new initiative to help stamp out strangles
Lamb deaths following inhalation of mineral drenches
Research
Selected highlights from other journals
Short communication
Supplementing feed with Pediococcus acidilactici reduces Campylobacter load in finishing pigs
Debate
Are veterinary inspections the best way to improve animal welfare during transport?
Careers
My supportive first job gave me a leg up to specialisation
First vet nurse residency training programme launched
Editorial
The RCVS needs to reflect on its conduct
Obituary
My View
Original research
Mesh closure of epiploic foramen by ventral laparotomy in 17 horses with entrapment
Epilepsy in veterinary patients: perspectives of Dutch veterinarians in first-line practice
Neutrophilia is associated with a poorer clinical outcome in dogs with chronic hepatitis
Letters & notices
Role of trainers and behaviourists in reducing mental health problems in pets
Educating owners isnt enough to prevent behavioural problems
Relevance of clinical decision making articles
Upcoming board of trustees election
Capitalise on the benefits of badger culling before phasing it out
News & reports
Pandemic powers of the RCVS questioned
News & reports
RCVS finally admits it ordered an investigation into its own council members
All change at the top for BVAs officer team
Funding needed for future Covid-19 research
Fall in overseas-trained VNs applying for UK registration
Protect our high standards, charity urges
Nature SOS - numbers show wildlife is in freefall
How does avian influenza spread between populations?
Pet insurance: choosing the right cover
Packaging and pharmaceutical waste
AHT equipment and machinery sale
Deposit service on pet transactions