In this audio summary, Shannen Schultz asks, for teleost fish undergoing surgical coeliotomy, do intramuscular exogenous opioids reduce perioperative pain, compared with no analgesia? Read the full Knowledge Summary here. Audio Summaries are a free resource that enable vets and vet nurses to more quickly and more easily access and digest relevant a…

On this episode, we discuss multiple sclerosis and describe its clinical presentations, types, and pathophysiology. We compare and contrast the efficacy, safety profiles, and clinical use of disease-modifying agents, supportive therapies, and monitoring strategies in the treatment of multiple sclerosis. Cole and I are happy to share that our listen…

In this audio summary, Rachael Gregson asks, in healthy adult female non-pregnant sheep undergoing general anaesthesia for research studies, does the inclusion of intravenous medetomidine as part of the anaesthetic protocol cause hypoxaemia? Read the full Knowledge Summary here. Audio Summaries are a free resource that enable vets and vet nurses to…

In this podcast, Pam Mosedale talks to Angie Rayner and Mark Moreton from CVS about their motivation for introducing the What Matters to You framework and its impact on teams across the group. Find out how to use the What Matters to You framework to build teamwork and a positive practice culture in the RCVS Knowledge QI Boxset Series 8. Read the tr…

On this episode we review the 2025 Clinical Practice Guideline for the Pharmacologic Management of Adults with Dyslipidemia published by the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology. We compare and contrast the common medications used in the management of dyslipidemia and examine how these can be utilized based on the 13 updated recommendatio…

In this Knowledge Natter, Lou Northway talks to Megan Orr from Roundhouse Veterinary Hospital about their nurse-led initiative introducing surgical safety checklists. The practice was Highly Commended in the 2024 Quality Improvement Awards. Read the transcript Read the case example Roundhouse Veterinary Hospital Surgical Safety Checklist The views …

Welcome to this four-part series for Suitably Qualified Persons or Registered Animal Medicines Advisors. This series is a collaboration between RCVS Knowledge and AMTRA. This podcast series will highlight how the courses on the RCVS Knowledge Learn platform can be used for your self-reflection CPD. This episode covers Modules 1 and 2 of the Managin…

Welcome to the second episode of a series for Suitably Qualified Persons or Registered Animal Medicines Advisors. This series is a collaboration between RCVS Knowledge and AMTRA. This podcast series will highlight how the courses on the RCVS Knowledge Learn platform can be used for your self-reflection CPD. This episode covers Modules 3 and 4 of th…

Welcome to the third episode of a series for Suitably Qualified Persons or Registered Animal Medicines Advisors. This series is a collaboration between RCVS Knowledge and AMTRA. This podcast series will highlight how the courses on the RCVS Knowledge Learn platform can be used for your self-reflection CPD. This episode covers VetTeam AMR and Farm V…

Welcome to the third episode of a series for Suitably Qualified Persons or Registered Animal Medicines Advisors. This series is a collaboration between RCVS Knowledge and AMTRA. This podcast series will highlight how the courses on the RCVS Knowledge Learn platform can be used for your self-reflection CPD. This week’s episode covers VetTeamAMR, and…

On this episode, we evaluate current guidelines and evidence-based treatment strategies for managing menstruation-related disorders. We compare and contrast the efficacy, safety profiles, and appropriate use of hormonal and non-hormonal treatment options as well as patient monitoring in addressing menstruation-related disorders. Cole and I are happ…

On this episode, we evaluate current guidelines and evidence-based treatment strategies for managing plaque psoriasis, including topical, systemic, and biologic therapies. We compare and contrast the efficacy, safety profiles, and appropriate use of different treatment modalities and patient monitoring in the management of plaque psoriasis. Cole an…

On this episode, we review COPD and its clinical presentations, etiologies, pathophysiology, and management. We discuss the newly updated 2025 GOLD guidelines for the treatment of COPD. We compare and contrast the efficacy, safety profiles, and appropriate use of bronchodilators, inhaled corticosteroids, and other COPD therapies in different stages…

On this episode, we evaluate current guidelines and evidence-based treatment strategies for managing pulmonary arterial hypertension. We compare and contrast the efficacy, safety profiles, and appropriate use of targeted PAH therapies, adjunct treatments, and patient monitoring techniques. Cole and I are happy to share that our listeners can claim …

In this podcast Veterinary Evidence Editor in Chief Peter Cockcroft speaks to the first and second place winners of the Veterinary Evidence Student Awards, Amelia Cannadine and Oliver Wilkinson. Amelia and Oliver both discussed the process of writing award winning knowledge summaries for Veterinary Evidence. Read Amelia's knowledge summary here Rea…

On this episode, we evaluate current guidelines and evidence-based treatment strategies for managing rheumatoid arthritis. We compare and contrast the efficacy, safety profiles, and appropriate use of disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), biologics, and other therapies as well as discuss patient-specific treatment strategies considering f…

On this episode, we evaluate current guidelines and evidence-based treatment strategies for managing heart failure (primarily focusing on HFrEF). We compare and contrast the efficacy, safety profiles, and appropriate use of heart failure medications. We also review some of the landmark clinical trials that were used when developing the heart failur…

In this Knowledge Award audio summary, Hannah Jones from Avenue Veterinary Centre, explains how her team approached a prospective audit using post-operative pain scoring to assess the analgesia protocols for neutering in feline patients. A change in the protocols led to a 61% reduction in the number of cats requiring rescue analgesia post-operative…

On this episodes, we review some of the key updates in the 2025 American Diabetes Association treatment guidelines and their implications for clinical practice. We discuss the treatment algorithm for type-2 diabetes as well as compare the efficacy, safety profiles, and patient-specific considerations of current diabetes treatment options. 2025 ADA …

On this episode, we discuss define food allergies and describe their clinical presentations, underlying pathophysiology, and diagnostic criteria. We also compare and contrast treatment and prevention approaches, including dietary adjustments and allergen-specific immunotherapy. We also biefly review Celiac disease. Cole and I are happy to share tha…

In this Knowledge Natter, Lou Northway speaks to Lizzie McLennan-Green from CVS about their award winning project using clinical audit to look into blood pressure monitoring in cats. By creating a wide range of guidance documents and providing team training, the Clinical Leadership Team increased blood pressure monitoring, and enabled earlier ident…

On this episode, we evaluate the current guidelines and evidence-based treatment strategies for managing atopic dermatitis. We compare and contrast the efficacy, safety profiles, and appropriate use of various therapies. Cole and I are happy to share that our listeners can claim ACPE-accredited continuing education for listening to this podcast epi…

On this episode, we discuss allergic rhinitis and describe its clinical presentations, common triggers, and pathophysiology. We compare and contrast the efficacy, safety profiles, and appropriate use of antihistamines, intranasal corticosteroids, immunotherapy, and environmental control measures in treating allergic rhinitis. Free - Pyrls Nasal Cor…

On this episode, we discuss the prevention and management of opportunistic infections in patients with HIV and other immunocompromising conditions. We provide an overview of the various strategies for managing common OIs, including pharmacological treatments and preventive measures. We also compare and contrast the efficacy, safety profiles, and ap…

In this Knowledge Award audio summary, Lizzie Booth from Quarry Veterinary Group, explains how her team reviewed aspects of the BSAVA Protect ME Poster to facilitate discussions on their antimicrobial stewardship activities and rational use of antibiotics in ear and skin conditions. This led to several initiatives including all team training and ne…

On this episode we discuss the diagnosis and management of axial spondyloarthritis. We begin by defining axial spondyloarthritis (radiographic axial sponyloarthropathy AKA ankylosing spondylitis vs non-radiographic axial sponyloarthropathy) and describe its clinical presentations, etiologies, and pathophysiology. We then compare and contrast the ef…

On this episode, we discuss dermatophyte infections. We review their clinical presentations, etiologies, and pathophysiology. We compare and contrast the efficacy, safety profiles, and appropriate use of antifungal therapies, lifestyle modifications, and patient monitoring involved with treatment. Cole and I are happy to share that our listeners ca…

On this episode, we discuss Crohn's disease. We describe the clinical presentations, etiologies, and the pathophysiology. We compare and contrast the efficacy, safety profiles, and appropriate use of biologic therapies, immunomodulators, and corticosteroids in treating Crohn's disease. We also review the development of patient-specific treatment st…

In this Knowledge Award audio overview, Megan Orr from Roundhouse Hospital, explains how her practice approached the introduction of a surgical safety checklist. This nurse-led initiative and audit to assess its use resulted in a 94% compliance with completing the checklists, benefitting patient safety and team communication. Megan was awarded High…

In this Knowledge Natter podcast, Lou Northway speaks to 2024 Quality Improvement champion, Paul Stanley from White Lodge Veterinary Surgery about their award winning initiative looking at post-operative pain scoring and management in their bitch spay patients. Team training and updating pain management protocols enabled them to both improve their …

On this episode, we discuss the management of migraines. We begin with background info including clinical presentations, potential triggers, and pathophysiology. We review the current guidelines and evidence-based treatment strategies, including pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions. We then compare and contrast the efficacy, safety…

Sally Everitt speaks to Martin Whitehead about the "Down the drain" study, looking at how spot-on parasiticides applied to dogs can contaminate the environment, and how he takes a risk-based approach to the prevention and treatment of parasites. Read the transcript Read the paper Additional resources Down-the-drain pathways for fipronil and imidacl…

On this episode, we describe the clinical presentation, etiology, and pathophysiology of asthma. We review current guidelines and evidence-based treatment strategies for managing asthma, including pharmacological and lifestyle interventions. Our hope is that this material will help the listener to develop patient-specific treatment strategies consi…

In this Knowledge Natter podcast, Lou Northway speaks to 2024 Quality Improvement champion, Corinne Ackroyd from Yorkshire Vets about her nurse-led initiative to reduce the use of oxygen and volatile anaesthetic gasses. Through the initiative, the team were able to substantially reduce oxygen and isoflurane use. The carbon footprint reduction is th…

Quality Improvement (QI) techniques can be used to review and improve administrative tasks, helping to enhance the effectiveness, efficiency and profitability of practices. This in turn helps to improve clinical outcomes and bring the whole team together with a shared purpose. In this episode, our QI Clinical Lead and Chair of the Quality Improveme…

On this episode we discuss the management of opioid use disorder. We begin by describing its clinical presentations, etiologies, and pathophysiology. We then compare and contrast the efficacy, safety profiles, and appropriate use of medications for opioid use disorder, behavioral therapies, and patient monitoring in treating opioid use disorder. Co…

On this episode, we review the treatment options and management strategies for primary hypertension. Cole and I are happy to share that our listeners can claim ACPE-accredited continuing education for listening to this podcast episode! We have continued to partner with freeCE.com to provide listeners with the opportunity to claim 1-hour of continui…

On this episode, we discuss the management of endometriosis. We review some background information as well as the various treatment options and the treatment algorithm. Cole and I are happy to share that our listeners can claim ACPE-accredited continuing education for listening to this podcast episode! We have continued to partner with freeCE.com t…

On this episode we discuss both purlent and non-purlent skin and soft tissue infections. We also use this episode to review various antimicrobial agents. Cole and I are happy to share that our listeners can claim ACPE-accredited continuing education for listening to this podcast episode! We have continued to partner with freeCE.com to provide liste…

On this episode, we discuss the management of a few different movement disorders. We review the pharmacotherapy options for restless leg syndrome, Tourette's syndrome, and tardive dyskinesea. Cole and I are happy to share that our listeners can claim ACPE-accredited continuing education for listening to this podcast episode! We have continued to pa…

In this Research Focus podcast, small animal internal medicine specialist Scott Kilpatrick discusses his study on cobalamin supplementation in dogs with RCVS Knowledge Clinical Lead Sally Everitt. They use Scott’s study as a jumping off point to discuss all manner of topics, including the benefits and drawbacks of doing research as a practising vet…

On this episode, we discuss the various antiseizure medications used to manage a patient with Epilepsy. Cole and I are happy to share that our listeners can claim ACPE-accredited continuing education for listening to this podcast episode! We have continued to partner with freeCE.com to provide listeners with the opportunity to claim 1-hour of conti…

On this episode, we are joined by Dr. Bernard Best, PharmD. We are discussing a complex patient case that focuses on sickle cel disease. You can find a copy of the patient case at link below: https://www.corconsultrx.com/handouts Thanks for listening! We want to give a big thanks to our sponsor, High-Powered Medicine. HPM is a book/website database…

On this episode, we discuss the management and treatment of Parkinson's Disease. Cole and I are happy to share that our listeners can claim ACPE-accredited continuing education for listening to this podcast episode! We have continued to partner with freeCE.com to provide listeners with the opportunity to claim 1-hour of continuing education credit …

On this episode, we discuss some of the new medications that were FDA approved in the first half of 2024. We discuss pivmecillinam (Pivya), ceftobiprole medocaril sodium (Zevtera), vadadustat (Vafseo), sotatercept (Winrevair), aprocitentan (Tryvio), cefepime/enmetazobactam (Exblifep), and more. Cole and I are happy to share that our listeners can c…

On this episode, we review various hormonal contraception options. We disucss the benefits and risks associated with different forms of estrogen and progestins as well as considerations when choosing a contraceptive option based on patient-specific factors. Cole and I are happy to share that our listeners can claim ACPE-accredited continuing educat…

Dr Kit Sturgess, outgoing Editor-in-Chief of Veterinary Evidence, chatted to two of the winners of our 2023 Veterinary Evidence Student Awards - Rebecca Hearne and Rachel Garrett - about their experiences of writing Knowledge Summaries for Veterinary Evidence and how it felt to be published in a peer-reviewed journal before graduating. Read the tra…

On this episode, we discuss the 2024 acne treatment guidelines that was published by the American Academy of Dermatology. This new set of guidelines was intended as an update to the AAD's 2016 acne guidelines. We review the use of benzoyl peroxide, topical retinoids, topical antibiotics, oral antibiotics, isotretinoin, and other common treatment op…

On this episode, we examine the management of dry eye disease and allergic conjunctivitis. It is important that pharmacists and nurses understand the appropriate use of the medications and when to seek a more thorough work-up. This session seeks to explore these topics, focusing on how this information can best be incorporated into daily medical pr…

Rosemullion Veterinary Practice were named Quality Improvement Champions in the 2023 Knowledge Awards for conducting an audit aimed at improving infection control and cleaning methods in clinical and non-clinical areas. In this Knowledge Natter, Lou Northway speaks to Abi Redfearn from Rosemullion Veterinary Practice about the audit. Read the trans…