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02/11/2026

Is your DD control advice still built around slurry management?

Evidence now suggests DD-associated treponemes (T. medium/vicentii-like, T. phagedenis, T. pedis) survive only around 3 days in slurry but are more oxygen-tolerant than once assumed. Direct transmission via contaminated footprints in high cow-traffic areas, along with foot trimming equipment, is now considered the main route, which changes where herd health plans should put their effort.

The updated Digital dermatitis article on Vetlexicon Bovis covers current transmission thinking, M-score grading and integrated control from calves through to dry cows.

🔗 https://www.vetlexicon.com/bovis/dermatology/articles/digital-dermatitis-3

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The digital dermatitis article has been written and peer-reviewed by
Nick Bell MA VetMB PhD PG CertVetEd FHEA DipECAWBM(AWSEL) MRCVS
Roger Blowey BSc BVSc FRCVS FRAgS RCVS
Sophie Mahendran BVM BVS DipECBHM MRCVS

29/10/2026

Splenomegaly is a common finding in ferrets and can be associated with a range of underlying conditions. A systematic approach to investigation is important to determine the underlying cause and guide appropriate management.

Swipe for the full workup, and find the updated article on Vetlexicon Exotis https://www.vetlexicon.com/exotis/ferrets/internal-medicine/articles/splenomegaly

And don’t miss the accompanying factsheet to share with your clients.
https://www.vetlexicon.com/exotis/ferrets/client-information/client-factsheets/splenomegaly

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Splenomegaly has been recently updated by
Helen Inzani MA VetMB PgC(EXAP) MRCVS RCVS Recognised Advanced Practitioner in Zoological Medicine

27/10/2026

Happy National Black Cat Day 🐈⬛

The Bombay is the only breed defined entirely by its black coat. Nikki Horner developed it in the 1950s from black American Shorthairs and sable Burmese, and it gained US breed recognition in 1976. It remains rare in other countries.

That Burmese ancestry matters clinically. Bombays are predisposed to Burmese craniofacial defect, a genetic disorder of fetal skull development that results in kittens with severe head deformities. This is relevant when advising breeders and investigating neonatal losses in Bombay litters.

Other breed notes from the profile:

Medium, muscular build with a short, fine, satin-textured coat and a patent-leather sheen
Eye colour ranges from gold to copper and may turn green with age
Low grooming needs; gregarious, even-tempered temperament

The Bombay is one of 130 breed profiles on Vetlexicon Felis. Each covers biological data, normal features and disease predispositions, all linked through to the relevant clinical content.

Explore the breed library: https://www.vetlexicon.com/search?selectedSpecies=felis&selectedCategories=breeds

22/10/2026

Useful for securing feeding tubes, chest drains and more, the finger trap suture is an important technique to master.

Emergency medicine specialist Andrew Linklater provides clear, illustrated instructions to perform finger trap sutures with confidence. In this video, he demonstrates tube placement with step-by-step guidance.

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16/10/2026

Mycotoxicosis can have a significant impact on poultry health and productivity, but the signs can be varied and non-specific, making recognition challenging.

Check your knowledge of the causes, clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mycotoxicosis with this new article on Vetlexicon Avis.

https://www.vetlexicon.com/avis/microbiology/articles/mycotoxicosis

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Mycotoxicosis has been written and peer-reviewed by
Marie Kubiak BVSc CertAVP(ZM) CertAqV DZooMed MRCVS
Ashton Hollwarth BSc BVMS CertAVP (Zoo Med) ANZCVS (Avian Medicine & Surgery) DipECZM (Avian)

16/10/2026

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15/10/2026

Early recognition of heart failure and prompt treatment of the underlying pathology is essential for horses affected by this condition.

Refresh your knowledge of heart failure in horses with this newly updated article from Vetlexicon Equis.

👉 https://www.vetlexicon.com/equis/cardiology/articles/heart-failure-overview

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The heart failure overview article has been written and peer-reviewed by
Karen Blissitt BVSc PhD DVA DipECVAA MRCVS
Lesley Young BVSc DVA DVC DipECVA PhD MRCVS
Nicola Menzies-Gow MA VetMB CertEM(IntMed) DipECEIM FRCVS

10/10/2026

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09/10/2026

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08/10/2026

It’s that time of year when myxomatosis is of greater concern for rabbits in the UK.

Refresh your knowledge of the clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of this important viral disease with our recently updated Vetlexicon Lapis article, and share the updated Myxomatosis factsheet with your clients.

Article - https://www.vetlexicon.com/lapis/internal-medicine/articles/myxomatosis

Client Factsheet - https://www.vetlexicon.com/lapis/client-information/client-factsheets/myxomatosis-myxy-2

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The Myxomatosis article and factsheet have been updated by
Ashton Hollwarth BSc BVMS CertAVP (Zoo Med) ANZCVS (Avian Medicine & Surgery) DipECZM (Avian)