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1 April 2026

Feline chronic pain management: the importance of a team approach for optimal outcomes

Evidence-based veterinary medicineSmall animalsMedicine
Journal watch

1 April 2026

2025 iCatCare consensus guidelines on the diagnosis and management of diabetes mellitus in cats

Evidence-based veterinary medicineSmall animalsMedicine
Journal watch

1 April 2026

Pseudorandomised controlled trial of a novel navel barrier solution versus 10% iodine to protect navel and ear tag sites of neonatal lambs

Evidence-based veterinary medicineFarm animalsMedicine
Journal watch

1 April 2026

European Network for Optimization of Veterinary Antimicrobial Therapy (ENOVAT) 2025 guidelines for surgical antimicrobial prophylaxis in dogs and cats

Evidence-based veterinary medicineSmall animalsMedicine
Podcast

31 March 2026

Auditing the use of medicines in small animal practice

Explore this clinical audit by Westmoor Vets, CVS, who were named Highly Commended in the QI in Practice Award.

Quality improvementSmall animalsAudits and benchmarksMedicine
Podcast

31 March 2026

Implementation of pre-emptive calculation of emergency drug doses

Explore this clinical audit by Paragon Veterinary Referrals, who were named Highly Commended in the 2025 QI in Practice Award.

Quality improvementAudits and benchmarksMedicine

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Latest medicine news and insights

News

3 November 2025

We encourage veterinary teams to make positive steps on antimicrobial resistance using our free resources

We are encouraging veterinary teams across the UK to make positive steps to improve their antimicrobial stewardship and start making a difference on antibiotic resistance.

One HealthEquineSmall animalsFarm animalsAntimicrobial stewardship (AMS)Medicine
News

24 October 2024

Veterinary students win awards for academic work on pain management in cows and cats

Veterinary students from Australia and the United Kingdom have been recognised as part of the Veterinary Evidence Student Awards 2024.

Evidence-based veterinary medicineMedicine
News

23 May 2024

We’re ready to support you as new Veterinary Medicines Regulations come into effect

We are ready to support you to navigate the biggest change in veterinary medicines legislation in over a decade.

One HealthMedicineAntimicrobial stewardship (AMS)

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