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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)

05/10/2026

Postpartum hemorrhage can occur after calving and requires immediate treatment.

Refresh your knowledge on this potentially serious condition with this updated article from Vetlexicon Bovis, and print of the new client factsheet to give to your farmers.

Article - https://www.vetlexicon.com/bovis/critical-care/articles/postpartum-hemorrhage
Factsheet - https://www.vetlexicon.com/bovis/client-information/client-factsheets/Postpartum-hemorrhage-in-cows

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Postpartum hemorrhage in cattle has been updated and peer-reviewed by
Gwen Rees BVSc PhD MRCVS
Alexander Corbishley MA VetMB PhD FHEA MRCVS
Eilidh Thomson BVMS MRCVS

04/10/2026

Raising the status of animals to improve welfare standards around the globe.

World Animal Day unites the animal welfare movement, mobilising it into a global force to make the world a better place for all animals.

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01/10/2026

Myxomatous mitral valve degeneration (MMVD) is the most common acquired heart disease in dogs, and staging is one of the most important decisions in its management.

Our updated Vetlexicon Canis article on mitral valve degenerative disease covers the evidence and practical decision points across every ACVIM stage.

Swipe through for the key points, then read the full article on Vetlexicon.

🔗 https://www.vetlexicon.com/canis/cardiology/articles/heart-mitral-valve-degenerative-disease

Full staging, Stage D strategies, monitoring schedules, plus audio samples and a client factsheet are available.

Factsheet: https://www.vetlexicon.com/canis/client-information/client-factsheets/mitral-valve-disease-in-dogs-2

Audio: https://www.vetlexicon.com/canis/cardiology/sounds/heart-sound-mitral-insufficiency

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Written and peer-reviewed by
Serena Brownlie, Mark Rishniw, Mark Oyama, Pedro Oliveira, Amara Estrada, Ruth Willis.

24/09/2026

🦎 Tail amputation in reptiles: is it autotomy or surgical closure?

Not all tail amputations are created equal. The critical first decision point: does this species regenerate?

Species capable of autotomy (many lizards): the tail is snapped along its natural fracture plane — never sutured. Closing these wounds prevents regeneration entirely.

Species incapable of autotomy (snakes, non-autotomous lizards): requires full surgical technique — circumferential or stepped skin incision, vessel ligation (ventral coccygeal vein/sinus, paired paravertebral veins), muscle transection, and primary closure with a long-lasting monofilament absorbable suture.

Common indications: ascending necrosis of the tail tip, abscessation, septic arthritis, osteomyelitis, trauma, and neoplasia.

Key technical considerations covered in the updated article:

Proximity to hemipenes and cloacal scent glands when amputating proximally
Local anesthetic blocks (avoid adrenaline-containing preparations)
Increased caloric requirements during regeneration
Extended suture removal timelines (6–8 weeks) given slower reptile wound healing

Full clinical breakdown — including step-by-step technique for both regenerating and non-regenerating species, anesthesia considerations, and aftercare is on Vetlexicon Exotis.

https://www.vetlexicon.com/exotis/reptiles/musculoskeletal/articles/tail-amputation

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Tail amputation has been written and peer-reviewed by
Mark Naguib BVMS CertAVP(ZM) MRCVS
Yvette Rowntree BVSc CertAVP(ZM) MRCVS
Marie Kubiak BVSc CertAVP(ZM) CertAqV DZooMed MRCVS