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Preoperative microbial load considerations

2 November 2022

Rebecca Verhoven BSc (Hons) RVN and lecturer Kat Hart report on their PetSavers-funded research undertaken while Rebecca was a student vet nurse – Cotton wool versus non-woven gauze swabs: comparatively, which is more efficacious for minimizing the preoperative microbial load on the ovariohysterectomy surgical site in bitches? In 1867, armed with Louis Pasteur’s ‘germ theory’, […]

Veterinary sector and NHS join forces for pilot antibiotic amnesty in November

1 November 2022

For the first time, the veterinary profession is working with NHS England (Midlands) to launch a pioneering campaign that encourages the public to return out-of-date and unused antibiotics to help tackle the growing issue of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The antibiotic amnesty is taking place during November 2022, overlapping with World Antibiotic Awareness Week (18-24 November). […]

Avian influenza: National housing order to be introduced across England

1 November 2022

Mandatory housing measures for all poultry and captive birds are to be introduced to all areas of England from 00:01 on Monday 7th November, following a decision by the United Kingdom’s Chief Veterinary Officer. The housing measures legally require all bird keepers to keep their birds indoors and to follow stringent biosecurity measures to help […]

BSAVA and CVS celebrate one year of partnership for the veterinary profession

31 October 2022

BSAVA and CVS are celebrating a successful first year of partnership that benefits CVS employees by giving them access to a wide range of online resources via the BSAVA Library. The first year of this partnership has exceeded the expectations of both BSAVA and CVS, with phenomenal statistics from the BSAVA Library. CVS employees have […]

New rules for commercial imports of pets from higher risk countries

26 October 2022

The Government has announced a new ‘Approved Importers scheme’ for pet imports from currently higher risk countries. It is being introduced to replace the temporary ban on commercial imports, including rescue animals, from Belarus, Poland, Romania and Ukraine, and allow for safer movements to resume. Under a new safeguarding declaration, anyone commercially importing dogs, cats and […]

BSAVA Manual of Practical Veterinary Welfare – Out Now!

25 October 2022

This latest addition to the BSAVA Manual series is a pragmatic new manual, written for the whole practice team, that provides concise practical information on assessing and maintaining the highest standards of welfare in all veterinary environments. Written by a team of experts from a range of disciplines, under the editorial direction of Matthew Rendle […]

Avian influenza: Prevention Zone declared across Great Britain

17 October 2022

Following an increase in the number of detections of avian influenza (bird flu) in wild birds and on commercial premises, the Chief Veterinary Officers from England, Scotland and Wales have declared an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) across Great Britain to mitigate the risk of the disease spreading amongst poultry and captive birds. This means […]

Study evaluates quick sequential organ failure assessment score in dogs with severe sepsis and septic shock

13 October 2022

The rapid detection of sepsis in the emergency room may allow early intervention, which may result in improved survival rate among septic patients. The diagnosis of sepsis is very complex and there is no single test, examination finding, or scoring system that is a reliable indicator. The prognostic and diagnostic performance of quick sequential organ […]

BSAVA expands nutrition guide

12 October 2022

There is a wealth of nutritional information available to pet owners from a variety of different sources, and it is the responsibility of veterinary professionals to assist them in making decision about what to feed their pet. The BSAVA Guide to Nutrition provides essential, independent guidance to help aid these discussions.

Come Together for BSAVA Congress ’23

12 October 2022

BSAVA Congress will be back live and in-person at Manchester Central, bringing together all aspects of the veterinary community with a world-class scientific programme from 23rd to 25th March 2023. In addition to the world-class scientific CPD programme, Congress brings you the opportunity to engage, network and explore new innovations to support you at all stages of your career. The exhibition provides you the opportunity to meet with some of the best names within the industry and a great social programme gives you the perfect opportunity to unwind and have some fun after a day packed with learning.

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 […]

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