RCVS Knowledge - Evidence-based Veterinary Medicine

Tom Ling & Lucy Hocking - Clinical governance and continuous Quality Improvement in the veterinary profession: A mixed-method study

03 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this Audio Summary Veterinary Evidence authors Tom Ling and Lucy Hocking share the findings of their study, co-written with Ashley Doorly and Chri...

Thomas Towers - Comparison of epidural morphine and buprenorphine for hindlimb orthopaedic surgery in dogs

10 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this Audio Summary, Veterinary Evidence author Thomas Towers compares the evidence around the use of epidural with local anaesthetic and buprenorph...

BCVA Cattlecast - Fiona Lovatt on the Farm Vet Champions project

06 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We have kindly been given permission to repost this episode of the BCVA's Cattlecast, which features Fiona Lovatt, our Farm Vet Champions Clinical Lea...

QI Boxset: Clinical Governance and the Code of Conduct. Melissa Donald & Pam Mosedale

19 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the QI Boxset series, Melissa Donald, Chair of RCVS Standards Committee and RCVS Junior Vice-President, explains why Clinical Gover...

QI Boxset: WhatsApp journal clubs. Rachael Bacon

16 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the QI Boxset series, Rachael Bacon RVN, explains the benefits of group chat journal clubs.   The new QI Boxset series aims to pro...

QI Boxset: Setting up QI in practice. Lizzy Whiting & Pam Mosedale

12 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the QI Boxset series, Lizzy Whiting, Highly Commended in the 2020 Knowledge Awards, chats to Pam Mosedale, our QI Clinical Lead, ab...

QI Boxset: Clients' view of QI. Caroline Freedman & Pam Mosedale

09 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the QI Boxset series, Pam Mosedale, our QI Clinical Lead, chats to Caroline Freedman, the representative for pet owners on the RCVS...

QI Boxset: Communication in practice. John Williams & Pam Mosedale

07 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the QI Boxset series, Pam Mosedale, our QI Clinical Lead, chats to Professor John Williams, National Surgical Lead at Vets Now, abo...

QI Boxset: Why is QI important in veterinary practice? Pam Mosedale & Angela Rayner

31 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the QI Boxset series, Pam Mosedale, our QI Clinical Lead, chats to Angela Rayner, Director of QI at CVS, about why QI is so importa...

Ellie Sellers - Promoting Evidence-based Veterinary Medicine through the online resource ‘EBVM Learning’: User feedback

26 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this Audio Summary, Ellie discusses the promotion of EBVM via the new online resource EBVM Learning. Read the full article here. Audio Summaries ...

Louisa Marcombes - Does the use of topical honey result in a faster rate of second intention wound healing in dogs?

24 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this Audio Summary, Louisa discusses the evidence around the use of honey as a topical treatment for wound healing in dogs. Read the full Knowledg...

Lori Teller - Veterinary Telemedicine: A literature review

22 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Author Lori Teller and Heather Moberly review whether the literature supports the use of veterinary telemedicine for teleconsultations. Read the full ...

Maria Norell Candetoft - The incidence of uterine pathology in ovariectomised bitches

19 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Author Maria Norell Candetoft looks at the incidence of postoperative uterine pathology in ovariectomised bitches compared to ovariohysterectomised bi...

Tighearnan Mooney - It is unclear what impact pheromonotherapy has on stress in dogs in shelter environments

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Author Tighearnan Mooney looks at the evidence around pheromonotherapy and whether it reduces stress in dogs in shelter environments. Read the full Kn...

Katie Smithers - Should we offer total hip replacement to our feline patients?

15 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Author Katie Smithers reviews whether, in cats with traumatic coxofemoral injury, total hip replacement (THR) offers an improved outcome when compared...

How do we handle ferrets in the veterinary environment? COVID-19 Mythbuster, Molly Varga Smith

11 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Molly Varga Smith, RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine, discusses how to handle ferrets in the veterinary environment during the C...

For the Record - Vet students Sanaa Cockar, Isobel Corp, Stephanie-Rae Flicker & Nicole Regan

28 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In the second episode of ‘For the Record’, we hear from four veterinary medicine students who responded to our call via the British Veterinary Eth...

The power of a growth mindset: why certain habits of mind matter in clinical improvement - Bill Lucas

07 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Lucas, Director of the Centre for Real-World Learning and Professor of Learning at the University of Winchester, shares the habits of mind that c...

Leading positive change in practice - QI Champions (BVNA This is Us)

06 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Getting the whole team on board is often harder than it seems. Amelia Poole, RVN and QI Project Officer at RCVS Knowledge, chats to QI Champions Helen...

How can we offer a cat friendly environment during COVID-19? COVID-19 Mythbuster, Nathalie

16 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Nathalie Dowgray, MRCVS and Head of the International Society of Feline Medicine, talks about how can we offer a cat-friendly environment while adheri...

How to embed systems thinking into practice - Richard Killen and Angela Rayner

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Richard Killen, former Director of Clinical Services at CVS and Angela Rayner, Clinical Services Manager (now Director of Quality Improvement at CVS a...

What advice should we give owners of ferrets during COVID-19? COVID-19 Mythbuster, Molly Varga Smith

10 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Molly Varga Smith, RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine, discusses what advice to give owners of ferrets during the COVID-19 pa...

Mink and COVID-19: the Denmark Mutation, Molly Varga Smith, COVID-19 Mythbuster

09 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Molly Varga Smith, RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine, discusses the SARS-CoV-2 mutation in minks in Denmark. RCVS Knowledge webi...

Do ferrets and other mustelids pose a zoonotic risk for COVID-19? COVID-19 Mythbuster, Molly Varga Smith

07 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Molly Varga Smith, RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine, discusses whether ferrets and other mustelids pose a zoonotic risk for COV...

Knowledge Awards 2020: Discussion with Meghan Conroy about her aural cytology audit

19 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Amelia Poole, RVN and RCVS Knowledge Project Officer, chats to Meghan Conroy about her aural cytology audit, including the original idea, trials and s...

Knowledge Awards 2020: Auditing aural cytology, Meghan Conroy

19 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Meghan Conroy, RVN discussed her case example, which looks at the prevalence of ear cytology performed before and after antibiotic treatment across he...

Kristina Naden - Developments in surgical fluid therapy rates in veterinary medicine

12 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this Audio Summary, Kristina discusses the evidence behind the recommendation to reduce fluid therapy rates of cats and dogs. Read the full Knowled...

For the Record - Mandisa Greene and Amanda Boag

27 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

'For The Record' is a new series featuring conversations between current and former members of the veterinary professions, highlighting voices and exp...

How and when to wear a face covering (part three) COVID-19 Mythbuster - David Singleton

22 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

David Singleton BVSc MSc PhD MRCVS, Epidemiologist University of Liverpool, discusses the evidence behind the use of face coverings. This is the audi...

What evidence supports the use of face coverings? (part two) COVID-19 Mythbuster - David Singleton

14 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

David Singleton BVSc MSc PhD MRCVS, Epidemiologist University of Liverpool, discusses the evidence behind the use of face coverings. This is the audio...

How do face coverings work? (part one) - COVID-19 Mythbuster, David Singleton

07 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

David Singleton BVSc MSc PhD MRCVS, Epidemiologist University of Liverpool, discusses how face coverings work.   Download the transcript here.   You...

Laura Pratley - In horses with osteoarthritis, is mesenchymal stem cell therapy more effective at managing lameness than intra-articular corticosteroids?

23 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this Audio Summary, Laura discusses the evidence on whether mesenchymal stem cell therapy are more effective at managing lameness than intra-articu...

Knowledge Awards 2020: Post-operative hypothermia audit, Samantha Thompson

20 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Samantha Thompson, RVN and Post-Registration Programme Manager for the Linnaeus Group, discusses her post-operative hypothermia audit and how the team...

COVID-19 mythbuster: When should we test an animal for COVID-19? Sarah Caddy

06 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Sarah Caddy VetMB PhD DipACVM MRCVS, Virologist at University of Cambridge, discusses when we should test an animal for COVID-19. Download the tran...

Carla Husband - An assessment of the impact of educational interventions on hand hygiene compliance

31 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this Audio Summary, Carla discusses the evidence on educational interventions for hand hygiene. This is the winning Knowledge Summary of the Veteri...

COVID-19 Mythbuster: Will good weather decrease infection rates? Liam Brierley

28 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Liam Brierley, MRC Skills Development Fellow, University of Liverpool, discusses whether good weather will decrease the infection rates of COVID 19...

COVID-19 Mythbuster: Does ultraviolet light actually kill COVID-19? Alan Radford

22 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alan Radford, Professor in Veterinary Health Informatics at the University of Liverpool and RCVS Knowledge Quality Improvement Advisor, discusses whet...

COVID-19 Mythbuster: What can we clean a patient with, and will this kill COVID-19? Pam Mosedale

17 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Pam Mosedale, BVetMed, MRCVS and Chair of the Quality Improvement Advisory Board, discusses what patients can be cleaned with, and whether this could ...

How to become a QI ambassador to improve clinical standards in your practice - Louise Northway

14 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Getting started with quality improvement in practice can be daunting if you don't know where to start, and continuous quality improvement can often se...

COVID-19 mythbuster: What's the difference between Feline Coronavirus and SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)? Alan Radford

10 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alan Radford, Professor in Veterinary Health Informatics at the University of Liverpool and RCVS Knowledge Quality Improvement Advisor, discusses the ...

The Knowledge Sessions: Implementation Science - what can veterinary medicine learn from human medicine?

06 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How can we express evidence in a way that means people will engage with it and understand it? How do team dynamics and individual context influence wh...

COVID-19 mythbuster: Can cats transfer COVID-19 to other animals, and is there a risk of zoonosis? Sarah Caddy

03 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Sarah Caddy VetMB PhD DipACVM MRCVS: Virologist at University of Cambridge provides the latest evidence and advice regarding the potential for cats...

COVID-19 mythbuster: Should the kennel cough vaccine be given? Sarah Caddy

01 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Sarah Caddy VetMB PhD DipACVM MRCVS: Virologist at University of Cambridge provides the latest evidence and advice regarding the use of kennel coug...

Michael Steele - performance and behavioural effects of separating dairy cows and their calves at birth

29 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this Audio Summary, Mike discusses whether calves separated at birth vs. suckled with the mother, has any behavioural and performance effects on b...

Management of feline chronic kidney disease - Sarah Caney and Paul Pollard

26 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A presentation on the management of feline chronic kidney disease produced by RCVS Knowledge for BSAVA Congress 2020 by: Sarah Caney BVSc PhD DSAM(Fel...

Infection control Part 5: Auditing - Pam Mosedale and Tim Nuttall

04 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Part 5 in our infection control series focuses on the use of audits in veterinary practice, and the role of auditing in benchmarking and monitoring in...

Infection control Part 4: Disinfectant types - Sairéad Wild

02 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This guide to disinfectant types for veterinary professionals is Part 4 in our infection control series. - Sairéad Wild BSc (Hons), PgDip, RVN. RCVS ...

Infection control Part 3: infection prevention, and control policies and procedures in routine practice - Liz Branscombe and Pam Mosedale

29 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Part 3 in our series on infection control: infection prevention, and control policies and procedures in routine practice by: Liz Branscombe DipAVN(Sur...

The Knowledge Sessions: Improvement not disapproval - quality improvement in veterinary regulation with Lizzie Lockett

22 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Lizzie Lockett, CEO of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, provides a personal take on quality improvement, why it's important for all people wo...

Infection control Part 2: organisms of concern and modes of transmission - Tim Nuttall and Pam Mosedale

19 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Part 2 in our series on infection control: organisms of concern and modes of transmission by: Dr Tim Nuttall: RCVS Knowledge Infection Control Advisor...

Getting started with clinical audit - Pam Mosedale and Charlotte Hartley

13 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Pam Mosedale (Chair of RCVS Knowledge Quality Improvement Advisory Board and Acting Lead Assessor and Veterinary Advisor for the Practice Standards Gr...

Clinical guidelines in equine practice - Tim Mair

08 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tim Mair, President of the British Equine Veterinary Association and Equine Veterinary Director of CVS, looks at the challenges and benefits of introd...

Infection control and biosecurity during COVID-19: Pam Mosedale, Alan Radford, Tim Nuttall

07 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Audio version of an RCVS Knowledge webinar providing an introduction to the evidence base on COVID-19 and the patient/client journey, featuring: Pam ...

Mike Steele - Age at first calving in dairy cows: which months do you aim for to maximise productivity?

05 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this Audio Summary, Mike discusses the age at first calving in order to maximise milk yield, minimize risk of non-voluntary culling and optimize fe...

The Knowledge Sessions: The clinical benefits of corporatisation - Rachel Dean and Ulrika Gronlund

05 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Rachel Dean of VetPartners and Ulrika Gronlund of AniCura share views and experiences of the clinical benefits of corporatisation - capturing and shar...

Quality improvement in practice: expert panel session

01 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chaired by Dan Tipney, VetLed, the panel featuring Louise Northway, Wendover Heights Veterinary Centre; Alison Thomas, Blue Cross; Pam Mosedale, RCVS ...

Patient safety: lessons from human healthcare - Suzette Woodward

29 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What can we learn from the NHS's approach to patient safety over the past 20 years? Suzette Woodward, a paediatric intensive care nurse who is now a P...

Getting your team on board to deliver quality improvement - Shobhan Thakore

24 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Shobhan Thakore, Clinical Lead for the Scottish Quality and Safety Fellowship Programme, gives an approachable and personal perspective on how to get ...

How and why to use checklists in veterinary practice - Pam Mosedale

17 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Pam Mosedale, Chair of RCVS Knowledge Quality Improvement Advisory Board, shares valuable lessons about how checklists have reduced errors in human he...

Hannah Greene - Are bisphosphonates a more effective treatment than intra-articular steroids in horses with distal hock osteoarthritis?

08 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this Audio Summary, Hannah discuses the evidence around whether bisphosphonates are a more effective treatment than intra-articular steroids in hor...

Significant event audit: Alice Bird, Animal Health Trust

20 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alice Bird, Senior Clinician in Anaesthesia at the Animal Health Trust, talks through the significant event audit of a postoperative complication that...

The Knowledge Sessions: The life-saving value of checklists - Amanda Boag

28 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Checklists have been used in aviation and human medicine for decades, given their proven power to reduce avoidable errors and significant events. Aman...

Jacqueline Oi Ping Tong - In canine acute diarrhoea with no identifiable cause, does daily oral probiotic improve the clinical outcomes?

26 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this Audio Summary, Jacqueline looks at the evidence around whether a daily probiotic supplement improves clinical outcomes in dogs with diarrhoea...

The Knowledge Sessions: Research in Practice - A beginner's guide

30 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Doing research as a veterinary practitioner is easier and more rewarding than you think. But what kind of research can you do? What are the benefits o...

Vitória Souza - Can vaccinating sheep reduce the occurrence of caseous lymphadenitis?

22 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this Audio Summary, Vitória looks at the evidence around whether sheep vaccinated against caseous lymphadenitis (CLA) are less likely to develop t...

The Knowledge Sessions: What if the dog could speak?

17 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This roundtable discussion looks at the controversial area of patient values and ethics in evidence-based veterinary medicine. What are patient values...

Honoria Brown - Can changes in hoof wall temperature and digital pulse pressure be used to predict laminitis onset?

16 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this Audio Summary, Honoria looks at the evidence around whether changes in hoof wall temperature and digital pulse pressure can be used to predict...

The Knowledge Sessions: Antimicrobial resistance

22 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

For World Antibiotic Awareness Week, UK Chief Vet Christine Middlemiss chairs a roundtable discussion on challenges presented by antimicrobial resista...

Avril McGinn - In dogs with chronic enteropathies, can oral b12 tablets be used to treat hypocobalaminaemia?

18 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this Audio Summary, Avril looks at the evidence around whether oral B12 tablets can be used to treat hypocobalaminaemia in dogs with chronic entero...

Louise Buckley - Does Pet Remedy reduce stress in dogs?

23 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this Audio Summary, Louise looks at the evidence around whether Pet Remedy reduces stress in dogs. Read the full Knowledge Summary here. Audio Su...

Molly Vasanthakumar - Reducing Veterinary Waste: Surgical Site Infection Risk and the Ecological Impact of Woven and Disposable Drapes

19 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this Audio Summary, Molly looks at the evidence around whether disposable synthetic drapes reduce the risk of surgical site infections when compare...

Adelle Bowden - Emergency Conditions in Horses: Opinions and Decision Making of Livery Yard Owners

01 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this Audio Summary, Adelle discusses equine livery yard owners’ opinions of emergency conditions, and the factors influencing emergency decision ...

Katherine Nield - Comparison of 0.2 Mg/kg Vs. 1.0 Mg/kg of Oral Meloxicam for Safe and Effective Analgesia in Domestic Rabbits

04 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this Audio Summary, Kate discusses the evidence around whether 0.2 Mg/kg Vs. 1.0 Mg/kg of oral meloxicam provides adequate pain relief in rabbits....

Louise Buckley - Is There Any Evidence to Support the Use of Garlic as a Wormer for Dogs and Cats in the UK?

13 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this Audio Summary, Louise discusses whether there is any evidence to support the use of garlic as a wormer in dogs and cats. Read the full Knowle...

Margaret Mary Devaney and Anita Malana: QI, Safety Systems and Just Culture in the NHS

29 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Margaret Mary Devaney, Assistant Director for Quality and Risk at East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, and Anita Malana, Team Leader for Trauma, Or...

Mike Steele - Are Sand or Composted Bedding Cubicles Suitable Alternatives to Rubber Matting for Housing Dairy Cows?

13 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this Audio Summary, Mike discusses the evidence around whether sand or composted bedding cubicles are suitable alternatives to rubber matting for ...

Erik Fausak - Does the Use of Intratesticular Blocks in Cats Undergoing Orchiectomies Serve as an Effective Adjunctive Analgesic?

29 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this Audio Summary, Erik discusses the evidence around whether intratesticular lidocaine works as a good adjunctive analgesic in cats undergoing or...

Ali Mann - When Preparing Veterinary Patients for Surgery Is the Friction (Back and Forth) Method of Scrubbing the Skin More Effective Than Concentric Circles at Reducing Bacterial Levels on the Skin?

25 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this Audio Summary, Ali discusses the evidence around two methods for scrubbing skin prior to surgery Read the full Knowledge Summary here. Audio...

Mike Steele - Does Heat Stress Affect Immune Function in Dairy Cows?

11 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this Audio Summary Mike discusses whether heat stress affects immunity in dairy cows. Read the full Knowledge Summary here. Audio Summaries are...

Erik Fausak - Does the Use of Intratesticular Blocks in Dogs Undergoing Orchiectomies Serve as an Effective Adjunctive Analgesic?

11 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this Audio Summary Erik discusses whether the use of intratesticular lidocaine works as a good adjunctive analgesic in dogs undergoing orchiectom...

Victoria A. Colgate - Do Oral or Minimally Invasive Cheek Tooth Extraction Techniques Reduce the Incidence of Post-operative Complications in the Horse When Compared to Repulsion Methods?

02 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this Audio Summary Victoria discusses whether oral or minimally invasive tooth extraction techniques reduce the incidence of post-op complication...

In Adult Dogs, Does Feeding a Raw Food Diet Increase the Risk of Urinary Calculi Formation Compared to Feeding a Complete Dry Kibble Diet?

13 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this Audio Summary Emma discusses whether feeding a raw food diet to dogs alters urine composition compared to a kibble diet. Read the full Kno...

Louise Buckley - Are Pressure Vests Beneficial at Reducing Stress in Anxious and Fearful Dogs?

30 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this Audio Summary Louise discusses whether pressure vests reduce stress in anxious dogs. Read the full Knowledge Summary here. Audio Summari...

Foteini Kormpou - In Dogs That Have Had Intussusception Does Enterοplication Prevent Recurrence?

23 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this Audio Summary Foteini discusses whether enteroplication reduces the probability of recurrence of intussusception in dogs. Read the full Kno...

Lothar Kreienbrock - Evidenced Based Approach for a Definition of Defined Daily Dosages of Antibiotics Used in German Pig Production

08 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The use of antibiotics in veterinary medicine and a resulting development of antimicrobial resistance is a topic of major concern. Especially for prim...

Catherine McLeonard - Are Adult Cats Fed on Wet Maintenance Diets Less at Risk of Developing Chronic Kidney Disease Compared to Adult Cats Fed on Dry Maintenance Diets?

15 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this Audio Summary Catherine discusses whether cats fed on wet maintenance diets are less at risk of developing CKD than those fed on dry. Read t...

How the NHS has embraced Quality Improvement

06 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Bill Taylor gives a captivating plenary on ‘Quality Improvement and the NHS’, outlining some of the basics of quality improvement and its histo...

Check, 1, 2. Making a Safer Patient Experience

06 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Matt McMillan, Principal Clinical Anaesthetist and Critical Care Co-ordinator at Queen’s Veterinary School Hospital, delivers his talk on checklists...

What Person Doesn't Make a Mistake?

06 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Lizzie Lockett, the newly appointed CEO of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, presents a plenary session about the importance of adopting a lea...

Bradley Viner: Quality Improvement Project

06 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Bradley Viner, Chair of our Quality Improvement Advisory Board, discusses the importance of embedding quality improvement in the profession, and in...

Is the Use of Hypertonic Saline Effective in Reducing Intracranial Pressure After Traumatic Brain Injury in Dogs?

21 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this Audio Summary Alex discusses whether hypertonic saline is effective in reducing intracranial pressure after a traumatic brain injury in dogs...

Mike Clarke - Evidence Aid: Using Systematic Reviews to Improve Access to Evidence for Humanitarian Emergencies Q&A

27 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Q&A from Mike's talk at the Veterinary Evidence Today conference, Edinburgh November 2nd, 2016. Read more and listen to Mike's talk here.    

Mike Clarke - Evidence Aid: Using Systematic Reviews to Improve Access to Evidence for Humanitarian Emergencies

27 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Evidence Aid is an international initiative to improve access to reliable evidence that will help people and organisations make well-informed decision...

Cherry Phypers - In Cats and Dogs Does Laparoscopic Ovariectomy Offer Advantages Over Open Ovariectomy for Postoperative Recovery?

16 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this Audio Summary Cherry discusses whether there are advantages to performing laparoscopic ovariectomy over open ovariectomy. Read the full Know...

Mariska Leeflang - Evidence Synthesis of Diagnostics: GRADE and How It Can Be Used for Veterinary Evidence Q&A

04 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Q&A from Mariska's talk at the Veterinary Evidence Today conference, Edinburgh November 2nd, 2016. Read more and listen to Mariska's talk here.

Mariska Leeflang - Evidence Synthesis of Diagnostics: GRADE and How It Can Be Used for Veterinary Evidence

04 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

While textbooks on evidence-based medicine still mainly focus on accuracy studies as most appropriate level of evidence for diagnostic questions, the ...

Adam Swallow - Investigating the Use of Gastroprotectants as a Means of Preventing Iatrogenic Gastrointestinal Signs Associated With Immunosuppressive Corticosteroid Therapy. A Retrospective Study

20 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Gastroprotectants are commonly prescribed in patients receiving immunosuppressive therapy with glucocorticoids. Presently, there is limited evidence t...

Adam Swallow - Investigating the Use of Gastroprotectants as a Means of Preventing Iatrogenic Gastrointestinal Signs Associated With Immunosuppressive Corticosteroid Therapy. A Retrospective Study Q&A

20 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Q&A from Adam's talk at the Veterinary Evidence Today conference, Edinburgh November 1st, 2016. Read more and listen to Adam's talk here.

Erik Fausak - Does the Use of Lidocaine in Dogs and Cats Reduce Post-Operative Tracheitis?

18 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this Audio Summary Erik shares the evidence around whether the use of lidocaine in dogs and cats reduces post-operative tracheitis. Read the full...

David Mills - Diagnostic Accuracy: The Wellspring of EBVM Success, and How We Can Improve It Q&A

04 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Q&A from David's talk at the Veterinary Evidence Today conference, Edinburgh November 2nd, 2016. Read more here.