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Improve Veterinary Education has supported four junior veterinarians at Animals Asia through offering complimentary training on a Clinical Pathology module, which is part of their wider online Small Animal Medicine flagship postgraduate certificate programme.   The module was selected by the junior vets because it provides comprehensive education in topics such as the clinical pathology of […]

Neutering of male and female dogs has become a routine practice both in the United States and in Europe, increasingly performed at 6 months of age or earlier. At the same time, it has been observed that joint disorders and some cancers may increase in association with neutering in males and/or females. A study with […]

Several foods, although harmless to humans, can pose a serious threat to the health of our pets. In the last decade, worldwide cases of food poisoning due to accidental ingestion of harmful foods for pets have been reported. Chocolate and cocoa-based products were the most implicated, followed by products sweetened with xylitol, onions and garlic, […]

Last week, Improve International started a unique partnership with the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society (VECCS) to elevate the global standard of emergency medicine in practice.  The two organizations are collaborating to raise awareness of Improve International’s Emergency Medicine and Surgery online learning program. Upon successful completion of the training and examinations, delegates can […]

Today, we reveal our first wet-lab training facility in Neu-Isenburg (Frankfurt, Main-Germany) to enhance the learning of veterinary professionals across the country.  At today’s opening event, friends of the Improve International Group joined to celebrate the inauguration, including sponsors, corporate organisations, senior members of staff and veterinary professionals.   Also included was art from local […]

The Improve International Group joins the Iberzoo Propet 2023 in Madrid, Spain, one of the biggest events in the peninsula, to help vets and veterinary technicians understand which training opportunities are available to them. Its focus this year is on its new courses designed for veterinary technicians who can learn:  Physiotherapy  Anesthesia  Emergency and intensive […]

This International Women’s Day, staff across the Improve International Group have come together to #EmbraceEquity in this year’s global campaign.  The CPD provider had staff members take photos of themselves supporting the arms-crossed gesture of #EmbraceEquity, with some wearing this year’s chosen color of purple which symbolizes justice, dignity and loyalty to the cause.   Staff […]

We are delighted to release a brand-new free trial for our postgraduate Small Animal Surgery program to give vets an insight into the full two-year training.   This online trial offers an introduction video, a taster lesson and two interactive diagnostic case studies to give you a better understanding of our methodology and of the resources […]

Otitis externa is a very common aliment in dogs caused by an inflammatory process of the external ear canal, resulting in either an acute or chronic nature.

Vestibular system disorders are a common presentation in everyday clinical practice. Nausea is a complex multi-dimensional sensation and a common clinical sign in dogs with vestibular syndrome. It is difficult to evaluate and often associated with the urge to vomit; however, it is not necessarily associated with the result of vomiting.

Cats are very socially flexible animals ranging from very independent to living in proximity. Their interactions are influenced by several factors such as lived experiences in an early onset and also resource availability.

Cannabidiol’s (CBD) studies have increased over the years due to its analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anxiolytic, anticonvulsant and cytotoxic effects on cancer cells. There are studies in both humans and animals and it is already widely used in humans and dogs. However, there is very little information about its effect on livestock.

Scientific comprehension of the strategies predators adopt when pursuing prey is still very limited. Technological advances have allowed the development of various sensors that can measure movement and collect data to document hunting strategies. In this study, the data collected from the cheetahs’, Acinonyx jubatus, movement was used to study their hunting strategies. Cheetahs are […]

Earlier this year, we launched our unique online veterinary Academy Series in association with the University of Cambridge. This November, the Equine Oncology semester will be run by the Cambridge Equine Hospital, whose team consists of Anna Hollis, the only equine vet in the world to hold a MSc in clinical oncology, Daria Coleridge, who specializes […]

In the veterinary field adding to the previous stressors, we have changing working schedules, financial issues, client demands/expectations and ethical dilemmas.

Horses are frequently trained based on negative reinforcement. Nevertheless, recently, positive reinforcement training has become increasingly popular.