This edition of Veterinary Medical Writing signals a changing of the guard as Karim Montasser passes on the reins, having guided this section of Medical Writing with a steady hand during his tenure. And it is mindful of those auspicious shoes to fill that we thank Karim for his hard work and take up those reins. In this first issue, we thought we would ease you in gently; by introducing first ourselves and then our regular feature for the Veterinary Medical Writing section, From the horse’s mouth.