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How can I become a member of the Animal Ultrasound Association?
Recent changes in the political and legal landscape with regard to working with animals has resulted in renewed interest in membership of our organisation. The below article summarises what the

Echo assessment of aortic regurgitation
Most textbooks tell us that the most common cause of aortic regurgitation (AR) in small animals is bacterial endocarditis. My own experience in UK first opinion practice has been that

Ultrasound Scanning and the Importance of Proper Training in Light of Recent RCVS Announcement
This article is a summary of a conversation between myself and a regulations representative at the RCVS. It reflects the personal speculations of the individual I spoke to in addition