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Imported diseases of dogs & cats

6 October 2022

There has been an increase in the number of companion animals imported into the UK and in some cases, little may be known about the medical history of the animals. Therefore, the risk of importing diseases which are not endemic in the UK is increasing.

BSAVA PetSavers to offer increased grant funding

6 October 2022

BSAVA PetSavers have increased the value of Clinical Research Project (CRP) grant funding, which will now provide funding of up to £20,000 to cover a project lasting 1-3 years. These grants are available for the undertaking of small-scale clinical research projects (CRPs) into diseases affecting companion animals, with the ultimate objective of advancing understanding of […]

Funding boost for Border Terrier research

4 October 2022

BSAVA PetSavers has announced the launch of a new grant, specifically to support research into gall bladder mucoceles (GBM) in Border Terriers, as part of the Autumn 2022 call for clinical research project grants. The clinical research project grant of up to £30,000 for the study of GBM in Border Terriers has been made possible […]

BSAVA PetSavers launches its alumni group

3 October 2022

The BSAVA has three main strategic pillars, Education, Science and Community. At BSAVA PetSavers, we sit at the heart of the science pillar and help push scientific boundaries through our mission to fund clinical research into the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases of pets. The output of our funding contributes to evidence-based veterinary medicine, […]

Welfare concerns related to inadequate guinea pig and rabbit housing

25 September 2022

Guinea pigs Evidence of inadequate enclosure space has been published this year from a guinea pig housing survey in New Zealand (Cameron et al. 2022). Cameron et al. conducted a pet guinea pig study in New Zealand, comprising a sample of 330 owners. The authors found that although most guinea pigs were kept in pairs […]

An Interview with BSAVA Student Rep – Sophie Oliver

25 September 2022

Student members of the BSAVA held a successful virtual congress in June providing online lectures for colleagues at each of the UK vet schools. It was the brainchild of fourth year Nottingham student Sophie Oliver who told Companion’s John Bonner how the programme also found an audience among fellow vet students across the globe. It all started with a […]

New five-point plan to help vets practise responsible use of parasiticides for dogs and cats

25 September 2022

Three leading veterinary associations have launched a brand-new resource to help veterinary professionals practise responsible, risk-based use of parasiticide products for dogs and cats.

In response to the death of Her Majesty the Queen

25 September 2022

The BSAVA is deeply saddened to hear of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and wishes to extend its condolences to all members of the Royal family.

World Suicide Prevention Day: One life lost is one too many

25 September 2022

World Suicide Prevention Day is taking place on 10th September. Worldwide, veterinary practitioners and students are reported to be at higher risk of suicide, burnout and depression compared to other occupational groups. By gaining a greater understanding as to why this is the case, guidance can be put in place to help veterinary professionals protect […]

Discussing the cost of living with Professor Ian Ramsey

25 September 2022

Back in the last few months of 2012 the economy was slumping again and fear of a new recession loomed large in everyone’s mind. I was chair of BSAVA’s Congress Programme Committee. A situation not unfamiliar to vets, the last of our number arrived to the meeting late and clearly emotional. She’d a sad and complex […]

Become a volunteer with us!

25 September 2022

The governance structure of your Association relies on people from within the profession wanting to get involved and joining the 350 plus volunteers who help the Association achieve its aims, its what makes BSAVA what it is, and allows us to have input from those people who are living the experience of being a vet […]

WSAVA to Launch Updated Global Pain Guidelines during 2022 World Congress

25 September 2022

An updated version of one of the World Small Animal Veterinary Association’s (WSAVA’s) most frequently accessed Global Guidelines is to be launched at this year’s World Congress.

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