Tools of the trade

by Dr Craig Dwyer, Smithton Veterinary Service, Smithton, TAS The electro-ejaculator is used for collecting semen samples predominantly from dairy bulls. A probe is inserted...

Biomedtrix universal hip. By Dr Chris Preston, Pet Emergency & Specialist Centre, Malvern East, VIC. Larger, labrador-style dogs tend to have hip dysplasia as pups...

By Dr James Vowles, Murray Bridge Veterinary Clinic, Murray Bridge, SA About 18 months ago we upgraded our old chemical X-ray system to a completely...

Electro acupuncture unit JT-1A by Dr Steven Denley, Balance Veterinary Care, Brisbane, QLD. There are various ways to stimulate the acupuncture points. It can be done...

Review by Moira van Dorsselaer, The Cat Clinic, Taroona, TAS. This unit is recommended for measuring the blood pressure of cats—it’s a standard of care to...

iPad by Dr Gordon Heslop, Glenhaven Veterinary Hospital, Glenhaven, NSW The four iPads we keep at the surgery are used every single day—principally for taking photographs...

Review by Dr Glen Kolenc, Pet Vets, Petersham, NSW This kit helps streamline the process of a variety of fiddly little steps in the surgical...

Review by Dr Kate Euler, Wilston Vet, Windsor, QLD Although there are veterinary dental specialists, general practice vets have always performed dental procedures. Whether it’s...

Beautiful II dental composite by Shofu Inc by Dr Kathy Fearnside, Normanhurst Vet Practice, Normanhurst, NSW Fractured beaks can be difficult cases to manage due to...

BCF Duo Scan cattle ultrasound by Dr David Swan, Swan’s Veterinary Services, Esperance, WA. We’re a pretty industrial-strength cattle practice that does a lot of...