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NewsWhen big isn’t betterLisa Hulme-Moir Although we only receive small numbers of cytology submissions from cattle, cytology can be a very useful tool for narrowing your differential list and helping determine an appropriate course of action, particularly if the lesion is unusual. The following is an example of a case where cytology enabled a diagnosis to be reached. […]Read More
NewsSplenic masses in dogs – differentials & diagnostic tipsBernie Vaatstra Many vets will be able to recount removing astonishingly large splenic masses from dogs. Splenectomy may occur in the context of an emergency – after splenic bleed or torsion, for example – or after detection of an incidental mass on palpation. Since it is difficult to determine malignant potential based on gross appearance […]Read More
NewsNew qPCR assay for generic detection of ParapoxvirusSaeed Sharif & David Tisdall Parapoxviruses (PaPVs; genus Parapoxvirus) infect a wide range of species generally causing localised cutaneous lesions. The genus comprises four species: Orf virus (ORFV), Bovine papular stomatitis virus (BPSV), Pseudocowpox virus (PCPV), and Parapoxvirus of red deer (PVNZ). The most common hosts of PaPVs are ruminants, including sheep and goats (infected […]Read More
NewsAwanui day-to-day changesDespite occurring a bit later than initially anticipated, we are very excited to have a new name and new look. Hand in hand with the name change are other changes which may impact you. So here’s a run down of some things you may need to know: > The change is just in our trading […]Read More