Contents
What's inside this month's magazine, plus meet our expert contributors.
#1 7 uses for AI in veterinary practice: A new era in veterinary medicine
#2 Unleashing the power of AI chatbots: A revolution in practice marketing
#3 How to improve practice profitability using your Practice Management Software
#4 Digital pathology: taking veterinary diagnostics to the next level#5 Ask the laboratory expert: biochemistry results in equine practice
#6 Unwrapping sustainable packaging: How small changes make a big impact
#7 5 top tips to reduce the packaging footprint of your practice
#8 Pet Dental Health Month#9 The power of feeding fish#10 The natural approach to easing pet anxiety: Practical tips and natural remedies
#11 Unlock better lifetime performance: Nourish heifer calves with quality milk protein
#12 The silent struggle... vets and the crossroads of healing and grief
Find out a little bit about this issue's expert contributors.
Martin Beake, Director of Operations, VetIT
Martin was a founder of VetIT and returned to the team in May 2022 as Director of Operations. He carries the weighty responsibility of ensuring all VetIT's services are up and running 24/7; he looks ahead to road-map plans while also supporting the team to deliver the best service and value to clients.
Away from the computer, Martin is an avid photographer and nothing helps him escape more than spending time outside in the countryside looking for that perfect picture.
Kerry Freel, Anatomical pathologist at NationWide Laboratories
Kerry Freel, BVMS, GPCert (SAS), FRCPath, MRCVS, graduated from the University of Glasgow Veterinary School in 1999. After five years in mixed practice, she undertook a residency in anatomical pathology at the Royal School of Veterinary Studies, where she gained experience in gross post-mortem, histological and cytological evaluation of tissues from all domestic species, wildlife and exotics. She was awarded her DipRCPath in 2008 and she obtained her FRCPath in 2010. She is also a senior examiner in veterinary anatomical pathology with the Royal College of Pathologists.
#4 Digital pathology: taking veterinary diagnostics to the next level
Dr Stacey Newton, Lead Clinical Pathologist, NationWide Laboratories
Dr Stacey A Newton, BVSc, FRCPath, CertEM (Int Med), PhD, MRCVS, graduated from Bristol Veterinary School in 1993. After building up experience in general practice, she became a resident in equine medicine at Leahurst, Liverpool University. She was awarded a certificate in equine medicine (internal) in 1997. Stacey then went on to complete her PhD in equine neuroanatomy and neurology in 2001 and was awarded her FRCPath in 2010.
#5 Ask the laboratory expert: biochemistry results in equine practice
Dr Jessica Coake , Research & Development Manager, Volac
Dr Jessica Cooke gained a BSc in Zoology from the University of Leeds, followed by a PhD at the Royal Veterinary College, London, studying the impact of calf development on the subsequent fertility, productivity and longevity of dairy cows. She joined Volac in 2010 as a Young Animal Technical Specialist before progressing into Research and Development. She is responsible for the young animal R&D innovation portfolio, and the delivery of knowledge of both research and products to farmers, customers and key stakeholders within the dairy industry.
