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A correction to the article "Survey of the UK Veterinary Profession 2: Sources of Information Used by Veterinarians" that was published in the August 15, 2015 issue is presented.

The article reports on the call of the journal for nominees on its Innovation Award, which is open to individuals and veterinary teams who have made significant contributions to the profession in Great Britain.

The article focuses on a study which identifies any potential development of antimicrobial resistance in vitro by Mycoplasma bovis infection in cattle in Great Britain. The study aims to help veterinarians in terms of prescribing effective antimicrobial treatment for Mycoplasma bovis infection, which is linked with bovine respiratory disease and other clinical disease. Information about the results of the study is presented.

Background: Dogs are a popular pet in the UK. Information resources utilised by dog owners can influence welfare at acquisition and throughout a dog's lifetime. This study determined where UK dog owners source information, and how perceptions relating to pedigree dog breeding and health may influence this process. Methods: This cross‐sectional study used online questionnaires to explore the information resources used by dog owners and their perceptions of veterinary surgeons' and dog breeders' knowledge. Results: Overall, 1336 responses were collected (useable responses: 1167). Data indicated most owners conducted research before getting a dog, with the internet, books, breeders and friends or family among the most popular resources used. Preferred sources of information during a dogs' lifetime included the internet, talking to veterinary surgeons and reading books. Veterinary surgeons were the most popular source for health advice. Pedigree dog owners perceived veterinary surgeons and breeders to be equally knowledgeable on canine inherited diseases. However, veterinary surgeons were perceived as being more knowledgeable on inherited disease screening programmes and breeders more knowledgeable on dog breeding. Conclusion: This study highlights the information resources preferred by dog owners, providing an opportunity to maximise access to reliable sources of information to improve dog welfare. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: The aim of the study was to identify and analyse the frequency and types of dialogue directed to animals by veterinary surgeons (i.e. pet‐directed speech) in 55 routine companion animal consultations in the United Kingdom and United States. Methods: Instances of pet‐directed speech were identified from video transcripts, coded, and analysed for content. Results: All consultations included pet‐directed speech, with 779 instances in total, 284 in the United Kingdom and 495 in the United States. There were 12 unique dialogue codes identified, the top three being 'praise,' 'small talk,' and 'explanation'. Conclusion: This study identified a wide variety of communication directed to the animal, which, combined with further research, could help enhance understanding of rapport built between the veterinary surgeon, animal, and owner during a consultation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article presents the author's views on his career as a veterinarian and lawyer in Great Britain. He provides a background of his career wherein he worked as a veterinarian in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. He discusses his educational achievements which include completing completing veterinary radiology. Also explored are his passion for cricket and his experience of redesigning Bristol University's veterinary curriculum.

The article offers the author's insights on the problem regarding the retention of veterinarians in farm animal practice. Topics mentioned include the study by led by researcher Katherine Adam on possible shortages and future supply in Great Britain practice of veterinarians, the survey which sought the identifying factors that associates the retention, and the factors include staff appraisal, commercial family farm background, and time spent on farm work.

The article offers the author's perspectives as a young veterinarian about the many issues that may affect the future of the profession in Great Britain. The author is critical on issues such as the lack of jobs for graduates and the removal of veterinarians from creation of policy that may affect them. She stresses the need for professionals to demonstrate their values beyond the walls of the clinic amid the growing internal pressures such as food security and animal welfare protection.

The article focuses on the study commissioned by the British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) and was conducted by the medical professionals at the Institute of Health and Wellbeing and the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Glasgow on the propensity of veterinarians to be injured. The results of the study show that an equine veterinarian could expect to sustain between seven and eight work-related injuries in their 30-year working life.