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Background: Canine liver disease encompasses a range of different diseases and aetiologies, but the management of many of these conditions is symptomatic and supportive.

Aim of the article: This article, the second in a two-part series, discusses general treatment principles for canine liver disease. Part one, published in a previous issue of In Practice, focused on diagnosis of liver disease in dogs.

Background: Backyard poultry numbers in the UK have increased rapidly over the past few years. Despite this rise, there is still a perceived level of reservation among owners keeping chickens as pets in approaching their local first-opinion veterinary practice for help and advice, and from veterinarians in providing advice as they feel ill prepared to manage poultry cases within practice. Although undergraduate courses have improved over the years to include some teaching of poultry cases, there are still multiple factors that can lead to reduced confidence in dealing with backyard poultry, including cases frequently being sent to specialist veterinarians reducing exposure in first-opinion practice, difficult species-specific husbandry-related issues, and fears of not being well enough equipped to deal with such cases. With further clinical resources and signposting, handling a poultry case and managing preventive medicine and emergency situations can be transformative for poultry welfare, and is becoming an essential part of clinical practice as backyard poultry clients present themselves more frequently to first-opinion companion animal practice.

Aim of the article: This two-part series provides vets with a starting point to feel more confident with examining backyard poultry cases in practice, and be able to provide advice to clients to improve patient experience and long-term chicken welfare. These articles will primarily focus on pet chickens and aim to encourage companion animal clinicians to get involved with further poultry learning and poultry clients. This article covers the general approach to seeing pet chickens in first-opinion practice. Part two, to be published in a subsequent issue of In Practice, focuses on improving welfare and management of backyard poultry.

Background: There are many donkeys kept in the UK, occupying a variety of roles from companion animal and show donkey to working in small industries, such as beach donkeys. Both mixed practice and equine vets may be called upon by donkey owners to provide clinical guidance and expertise. Donkeys may also be seen within the context of welfare concerns. As for many companion animal species, obesity is a common finding in donkeys and can represent a welfare problem. It is vital that any vet or registered veterinary nurse that may be involved with veterinary care of donkeys is able to recognise an obese donkey, provide dietary guidance and understand and manage the clinical implications of obesity.

Aim of the article: This article outlines the nutritional needs of donkeys and their background physiology, which may contribute to a propensity towards obesity. It also discusses metabolic diseases and the management of obesity and associated clinical conditions.

This article discusses entrustable professional activities (EPAs), a framework for guiding teaching, assessment and feedback in the workplace, now widely used in medical education. It outlines the benefits of the approach and the challenges that can be encountered when implementing it in the veterinary educational context. The article includes the experiences of two newly graduated veterinary surgeons who trialled two EPAs during their final year and are now using EPAs in the RCVS' Veterinary Graduate Development Programme (VetGDP).

Background: Seabirds are highly adapted to their marine environment and poorly tolerant of captivity. As rapid debilitation occurs when birds are contaminated with oil, the immediate initialisation of a high standard of care is essential to enhance outcomes when presented with contaminated patients. This article draws on the existing evidence base, along with personal experience, to provide guidance for clinicians working in veterinary practices on how to provide appropriate care.

Aim of the article: The aim of this article is to provide the practitioner with a guide to the initial assessment, management and stabilisation of oiled seabirds.

This article examines the key measures introduced in the 2024 Autumn Budget and their potential effects on individuals, households, businesses and investors. The Budget reflects the government's priorities following the recent election, with significant updates to taxation, benefits and wages. The aim of the article is to empower you to evaluate how these reforms might impact your financial plans and strategies, enabling you to effectively incorporate them into your future planning. By staying informed about new policies you can better navigate upcoming financial challenges and opportunities.