In-clinic qPCR and the changing face of diarrhoea diagnostics in general practice
Quantitative PCR (qPCR) is no longer confined to specialist laboratories. Recent technological advances have made in-clinic testing a realistic option,…
Brucella canis: Why Diagnosis Is Not Always Straightforward
Brucella canis can be one of the more difficult infections to confirm in dogs. This article explains why diagnosis is…
Wellness screening in everyday practice: How Zytca Animal Health is helping shape the next step in pet care
The conversation around wellness screening is changing fast, and Vet Times’ recent piece on everyday practice makes a clear point:
Canine and feline lungworm: what UK owners need to know
Lungworm has become an important parasite in UK dogs and cats, and cases are being seen more commonly in general…
Why Faecal Testing Matters in Dogs and Cats with Diarrhoea
Faecal testing is central to working out why a dog or cat has the clinical signs of diarrhoea as most…
Neurotropic EHV-1: Why Rapid PCR Matters for Equine Outbreak Control
When neurologic disease is a possibility, early PCR testing can help confirm infection, support biosecurity decisions, and guide more confident…
UK Leishmania Cases Rise: Imported Dogs and Non-Vectoral Transmission
Canine leishmaniosis is no longer just an “imported curiosity” for UK vets; recent data show a growing caseload in practices,…
Leptospirosis: Recognising the Signs Early – Symptoms, Zoonotic Risk, PCR Role
Canine leptospirosis remains a significant cause of acute kidney and liver injury in UK dogs. Learn how modern qPCR assays…
How AI Is Transforming Veterinary Diagnostics
AI is rapidly moving from experimental tool to an everyday assistant in veterinary diagnostics, especially in imaging and pathology, and…
Respiratory Health in dogs and cats and the benefit of rapid molecular diagnostics
Infectious respiratory disease in dogs and cats is typically multifactorial, and syndromic qPCR panels now sit at the centre of…