Medicines update

2017 ◽  
Vol 181 (9) ◽  
pp. 226-227
Keyword(s):  
Veterinary Medicines ◽  
Veterinary Surgeons ◽  
Veterinary Record ◽  
The Uk

The following information has been produced for Veterinary Record by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) to provide an update for veterinary surgeons on recent changes to marketing authorisations for veterinary medicines in the UK.

Veterinary medicines: product update

2015 ◽  
Vol 176 (14) ◽  
pp. 350-350
Keyword(s):  
Veterinary Medicines ◽  
Veterinary Surgeons ◽  
Veterinary Record ◽  
The Uk

The following information has been produced for Veterinary Record by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) to provide an update for veterinary surgeons on recent changes to marketing authorisations for veterinary medicines in the UK and on other relevant issues.

Medicines update

2017 ◽  
Vol 181 (13) ◽  
pp. 331.2-331
Keyword(s):  
Veterinary Medicines ◽  
Veterinary Surgeons ◽  
Veterinary Record ◽  
The Uk

The following information has been produced for Veterinary Record by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) to provide an update for veterinary surgeons on recent changes to marketing authorisations for veterinary medicines in the UK.

Embracing the Cascade: evidence-based medicine

UK-Vet Equine ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (5) ◽  
pp. 162-167 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adam Redpath ◽  
Mark Bowen
Keyword(s):  
Evidence Base ◽  
Veterinary Medicines ◽  
Veterinary Surgeons ◽  
Prescribing Cascade ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Based Medicine ◽  
Potential Food ◽  
Case Basis ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
The Eu

The prescribing cascade is a risk-based algorithm that is applied on a case-by-case basis when selecting medicines that are not authorised in a given clinical scenario. It allows for the use of other veterinary medicines, whether authorised in the horse or other species, the use of human medicines from the UK and veterinary medicines from the EU or the use of specials (compounded or medicines produced extemporaneously). Its application brings with it several professional obligations and responsibilities, including the need to obtain written consent. Given the potential food-producing status of the horse, equine veterinary surgeons have additional considerations compared to those working with other species (whether farm animal or companion). Medicine selection under the Cascade must be based on valid justifications for not using authorised medicines (where available) and for the selection of subsequent steps in the Cascade. These justifications should be based on clinical need and a robust evidence base. Given that the Cascade exists to improve animal welfare, cost should not normally be considered as a reason for selecting medicines in the horse.

scholarly journals A Cross-Sectional Study of Experiences and Attitudes towards Clinical Audit of Farm Animal Veterinary Surgeons in the United Kingdom

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 84
Author(s):  
Katie Waine ◽  
Rachel S. Dean ◽  
Chris Hudson ◽  
Jonathan Huxley ◽  
Marnie L. Brennan
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Audit ◽  
Nationwide Survey ◽  
Clinical Work ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Farm Animal ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Protected Time ◽  
Veterinary Surgeons ◽  
The Uk

Clinical audit is a quality improvement tool used to assess and improve the clinical services provided to patients. This is the first study to investigate the extent to which clinical audit is understood and utilised in farm animal veterinary practice. A cross-sectional study to collect experiences and attitudes of farm animal veterinary surgeons in the UK towards clinical audit was conducted using an online nationwide survey. The survey revealed that whilst just under three-quarters (n = 237/325; 73%) of responding veterinary surgeons had heard of clinical audit, nearly 50% (n = 148/301) had never been involved in a clinical audit of any species. The participants’ knowledge of what a clinical audit was varied substantially, with many respondents reporting not receiving training on clinical audit at the undergraduate or postgraduate level. Respondents that had participated in a clinical audit suggested that protected time away from clinical work was required for the process to be completed successfully. This novel study suggests that clinical audit is undertaken to some extent in farm animal practice and that practitioner perception is that it can bring benefits, but was felt that more resources and support were needed for it to be implemented successfully on a wider scale.

scholarly journals Storage of prescription veterinary medicines on UK dairy farms: a cross-sectional study

2018 ◽  
Vol 184 (5) ◽  
pp. 153-153 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gwen M Rees ◽  
David C Barrett ◽  
Henry Buller ◽  
Harriet L Mills ◽  
Kristen K Reyher
Keyword(s):  
Dairy Farms ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
European Medicines Agency ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Veterinary Medicines ◽  
Veterinary Profession ◽  
Farmer Decision Making ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Future Work

Prescription veterinary medicine (PVM) use in the UK is an area of increasing focus for the veterinary profession. While many studies measure antimicrobial use on dairy farms, none report the quantity of antimicrobials stored on farms, nor the ways in which they are stored. The majority of PVM treatments occur in the absence of the prescribing veterinarian, yet there is an identifiable knowledge gap surrounding PVM use and farmer decision making. To provide an evidence base for future work on PVM use, data were collected from 27 dairy farms in England and Wales in Autumn 2016. The number of different PVMs stored on farms ranged from 9 to 35, with antimicrobials being the most common therapeutic group stored. Injectable antimicrobials comprised the greatest weight of active ingredient found, while intramammary antimicrobials were the most frequent unit of medicine stored. Antimicrobials classed by the European Medicines Agency as critically important to human health were present on most farms, and the presence of expired medicines and medicines not licensed for use in dairy cattle was also common. The medicine resources available to farmers are likely to influence their treatment decisions; therefore, evidence of the PVM stored on farms can help inform understanding of medicine use.

Radioiodine treatment for hyperthyroid cats: frequently asked questions from vets and clients

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 8-15
Author(s):  
Angie Hibbert
Keyword(s):  
Radioactive Iodine ◽  
Standard Treatment ◽  
Parathyroid Tissue ◽  
Success Rates ◽  
Curative Effect ◽  
Ectopic Tissue ◽  
Veterinary Surgeons ◽  
Pros And Cons ◽  
Iodine Treatment ◽  
The Uk

Feline hyperthyroidism is the most common endocrinopathy affecting senior and geriatric cats. Radioactive iodine treatment is widely considered the gold-standard treatment because of its curative effect, associated high success rates, the lack of requirement for anaesthesia, preservation of parathyroid tissue and the ability to treat ectopic tissue and thyroid carcinoma. Until recently, access to radioactive iodine in the UK was limited to a few centres; however, more clinics are starting to offer the treatment, increasing the potential number of cats that can receive radioactive iodine. This review will cover topics including the pros and cons of treatment, the mechanism of radioactive iodine action and management of the feline patient during and after radioactive iodine, to enable veterinary surgeons to discuss the therapy in detail with their clients.

Know your patient: an introduction to the nursing care of donkeys

UK-Vet Equine ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
pp. 190-194
Author(s):  
Lucy Middlecote
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Care ◽  
Companion Animals ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Appropriate Care ◽  
Veterinary Surgeons ◽  
Physiological Differences ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Temperate Climates

With approximately 44 million of them worldwide, it is important that veterinary professionals can treat and care for donkeys effectively. In the UK, a decreased workload and nutrient-rich diet can cause donkeys to become metabolically unstable and develop debilitating disease. Donkeys are very resilient and have the ability to mask signs of pain and distress. This often results in veterinary surgeons being presented with donkeys that are already compromised and require high levels of intervention. Most donkeys living in temperate climates are working animals, so there is little research specific to donkeys kept as companion animals, which can be problematic for veterinary professionals working in farm or equine practice in the UK. To deliver the most appropriate diagnoses, treatments and care for donkeys, and to fully support owners, veterinary surgeons and nurses must understand the physiological differences and management requirements of donkeys, compared to horses or ponies. Appropriate care is essential when nursing donkeys and should include all aspects of a holistic approach.

scholarly journals The Failure of Professional Self-Regulation: The example of the UK Veterinary Profession

2010 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eddie Blass
Keyword(s):  
Narrative Analysis ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Moral Integrity ◽  
Fair Process ◽  
Veterinary Profession ◽  
Veterinary Surgeons ◽  
Professional Body ◽  
Professional Self ◽  
The Uk

This paper argues the case for professional bodies to lose their right to self-regulate wholly within their membership. Using the example of an analysis of six cases that were reported to the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) as cases of false certification in the last 3 years, this paper demonstrates that self-regulation allows moral integrity to be sacrificed at the expense of economic imperatives, and individual judgements to be preferenced over fair process and procedure. Five of the six cases presented in this paper were upheld by the professional body and the sixth was dismissed and went through the British legal system instead. Narrative analysis of the case reports reveals a lack of consistency in the professional body’s analysis of motive, causal connections, responsibility regarding implications and their role as either purveyor of standards or mentor to the profession, which has resulted in anomalies that leave the profession in disarray. By failing to act ‘professionally’ itself, this paper argues that the RCVS itself has undermined five of its own ten guiding principles, and hence can no longer regulate its own membership. The need for professional regulation beyond those provided by the professions themselves is presented if only by the inclusion of lay-people in professional disciplinary hearings.

scholarly journals Owner and veterinary surgeon perspectives on the roles of veterinary nurses and receptionists in relation to small animal preventive healthcare consultations in the United Kingdom

2018 ◽  
Vol 183 (9) ◽  
pp. 296-296 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zoe Belshaw ◽  
Natalie Jane Robinson ◽  
Rachel Sarah Dean ◽  
Marnie Louise Brennan
Keyword(s):  
Small Animal ◽  
Preventive Healthcare ◽  
Telephone Interviews ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Veterinary Surgeons ◽  
Practice Based Research ◽  
Rapport Building ◽  
Veterinary Surgeon ◽  
The Uk ◽  
First Time

Veterinary receptionists and veterinary nurses rarely feature in published practice-based research, yet are integral to small animal veterinary practice in the UK. The aim of this study was to investigate the perspectives of UK-based owners and veterinary surgeons about veterinary nurses and receptionists in relation to their role in preventive healthcare. Semistructured telephone interviews were conducted with 15 dog and cat owners and 14 veterinary surgeons. Interview transcripts were thematically analysed. Reception staff were identified as having a range of important roles, from rapport building to providing healthcare information and advice. The perceived importance of those roles appeared to differ between owners and veterinary surgeons. Veterinary nurses were described as performing a diversity of roles in relation to preventive healthcare, both in the reception area and in the consulting room. Many owners, and some veterinary surgeons, expressed uncertainty about the remit and status of veterinary nurses in relation to providing veterinary advice. This study identifies for the first time the degree of responsibility for preventive healthcare given to veterinary receptionists and veterinary nurses in UK small animal practices. Further work is needed involving reception and nursing staff to fully appreciate and define their roles in small animal practice.

The incidence of lameness in a group of dairy herds in England

1999 ◽  
Vol 1999 ◽  
pp. 221-221 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.A. Kossaibati ◽  
R.J. Esslemont
Keyword(s):  
Dairy Cows ◽  
Dairy Cow ◽  
Herd Size ◽  
Economic Losses ◽  
Dairy Herds ◽  
Present Survey ◽  
Veterinary Surgeons ◽  
Holstein Friesian ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
The Uk

Lameness causes significant economic losses and serious welfare problems in dairy cows. Surveys carried out in the UK since 1960 have produced different results. In a recent survey (1989/1991) the annual incidence of lameness was put at 54.6 limb cases per 100 cows. The objective of the present survey was to measure the incidence of lameness, and type of lesions involved, in a group of typical UK herds using the Dairy Information System (DAISY).A survey was carried out using computer based dairy cow records from 17 DAISY sites (veterinary practices and farms) in southern England. Lameness records from over 150 herds were examined for lameness cases (treated by the vet or farmer) recorded between July 1995 and June 1996. Data reliability was checked via personal contacts with veterinary surgeons involved with these herds. Data for the survey were finally derived from 50 Holstein/Friesian herds (average herd size 150 cows).

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