ACT-VETube - Activated Clotting Time Over-long Activated Clotting Times (ACT) in cats and dogs can be life-saving indicators of diseases such as haemophilia, environmental dangers such as poisoning, and potential surgical risks from internal bleeding.
When it comes to inspiring and educating the next generation of scientists, the ready availability of reliable, robust and simple to use instruments is essential. The Vetlab Premiere 125 microscope for schools and colleges will help you release in your pupils' and students' a passion for discovery that will last a lifetime.
The microscope is a vital instrument in laboratory investigation, medical diagnosis and scientific discovery. But it's also a fascinating and educational device that anyone can master and use to obtain greater pleasure and understanding from the world around.
The microscope we know today with its high power magnification, perfect optics and simplicity of use, was once the exclusive instrument of society's elite celebrity scientists. Now, thanks to popular and affordable microscopes such as the Vetlab Supplies Premiere 250 and Vetlab Premiere 1600, the fascinating world of scientific discovery is open to anyone with the curiosity to take a look beyond.
Toxoplasmosis – caused by the parasite Toxoplasma gondii, a well-known disease of domestic cats, is also a potentially devastating disease of sheep. A paper published in the Veterinary Record estimates that toxoplasmosis in sheep costs UK farmers about half a million lambs a year through premature abortion; a figure that translates to a financial loss of between £12million to £24million annually.
Revealing The Wonder of What Lies Within Today's affordable and reliable microscopes, such as the Vetlab Supplies Premiere 125, could bring high-quality microscopy into every classroom and laboratory.
Zoonotic Potential is not a phrase you'd expect to use everyday – unless you're a vet, but it's one that's set to have a greater impact on you, your health and your pet's health, especially if you enjoy the company of your pet when you travel abroad.
Christianne Glossop, Chief Veterinary Officer for Wales, urged cattle farmers to demand sight of an animal's disease and testing history before they buy or add new stock to their existing herds. Only complete and up to date testing records can give that vital assurance that a purchased animal is a healthy investment and won't compromise the physical and commercial health of the present herd.
Bovine Coronavirus, BCV, is an enveloped RNA virus that is one of the main causes of calf enteritis, Winter Dysentery in all ages of cattle, and is part of the Enzootic Pneumonia Complex affecting calves.
Graham Duncanson, BVSc, MSc(VetGP), DProf, FRCVS, recently wrote an article for Veterinary Practice, which included top tips for your first alpaca consult. It’s a great article and covers many aspects of caring for alpacas.
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