Exploring Oxygen & Wound Healing

We'll be looking at the role of oxygen in wound healing and the innovations that harness it's power. From the role of neutrophils, to enhancing the delivery of oxygen to ischaemic tissue. Is Oxygen...

Using acupuncture to manage wound healing and chronic back pain in a guinea pig

Manifestations of pain in guinea pigs may be subtle, infrequent and inconsistent. Because they are a prey species, signs may be suppressed around humans as a survival mechanism (Turner et al, 2019)....

Use of therapeutic laser in the veterinary field

Laser therapy or photobiomodulation is a photochemical process in which light from a laser interacts with cells and causes stimulation or other biochemical changes (Pryor and Millis, 2015). Depending...

Septic-Tember

We'll be exploring all things infection control for our September theme.

Easter Bunnyness

We are delighted to have a range of fantastic speakers covering the most common challenges faced. From Myiasis, to abscess management and more. 

Factors that cause bandage complications in equines and how they can be resolved

The causes of injury during the time a bandage is on and once it has been removed can be divided into primary and secondary. Primary injury refers to the time that the bandage is still in place, when...

Under The Microscope

Our principle session for June 2021 will be available from the 17th June as Dr. Kate Baker DVM, MS, DACVP (Clinical Pathology) brings us "Wounds under the microscope"

The importance of lavage in wound care

Lavage is fundamental in breaking down bacterial biofilms, which occur when a group of microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, parasites and viruses) attach themselves to a surface to create a colony,...

Case Discussion - Burns Management and Laser Therapy

This month covers the common causes of burns in animals and their appropriate management.

Case study: Dog impaled on wrought iron fence

Impaled on wrought iron fence for 3 mins. Operated on to try and close the wound within 60 mins of event happening. Deep puncture to thigh area and +++ skin degloved from chest/abdominal area.