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Keep up to date with a wide range of short, focused news articles and awareness campaigns, covering the issues and interests of the UK small animals veterinary community today.

Previous articles have covered a diverse range of topics, from “Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month” to “Become a volunteer…”, from the latest BSAVA Congress to discussions about time management and mental health, from Avian Flu updates to “Research shows Pugs at highest risk of obesity”.

Check back regularly to view the latest curated news, from BSAVA. You can also view all of our previous articles.

Latest veterinary news

PetSavers – Important clue for understanding phantom scratching in syringomyelia identified in BSAVA PetSavers funded student research project

13 December 2017

University of Surrey veterinary student Zoe Nalborczyk was the recipient of a BSAVA PetSavers Award in recognition of her investigation into the MRI characteristics of phantom scratching in dogs with syringomyelia. This research was undertaken at Fitzpatrick Referrals in partnership with the University of Surrey.

BSAVA expands practical programme by 25 per cent for Congress 2018

7 December 2017

A quarter more practical sessions will be introduced at the British Small Animal Veterinary Association’s (BSAVA) annual Congress – the largest event in Europe dedicated to the provision of small animal veterinary CPD.

Latest FECAVA news

28 November 2017

The latest FECAVA newsletter is now available online. This edition features: Latest information on the FECAVA Eurocongress in Tallinn in June 2018, a report on the panel discussion on brachycephalic dogs and a video demonstration mimicking how brachycephalic dogs breathe featuring vets wearing restrictive breathing equipment.

RCVS news: VNs reminded to complete registration before end of 2017

27 November 2017

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) is reminding veterinary nurses that they need to pay their annual renewal fee before the end of the year or they will be removed from the Register.

Animal Welfare Network Wales initiative aims to make allies of pet owners, dogs and livestock across rural Wales

24 November 2017

A host of animal welfare organisations are uniting to deliver a new initiative aiming to keep pet owners, dogs and livestock safe in the countryside. The two-day 'Animals, Land & You' (A.L.Y.) event will take place at the Royal Welsh Show's Winter Fair, on Monday 27 November & Tuesday 28 November, aiming to help "pet owners, dogs, livestock and other animals live harmoniously alongside one another".

BSAVA supports drive to improve health and welfare of brachycephalic dogs

21 November 2017

Many BSAVA members will be aware of the increasing profile brachycephalic breeds have acquired in the media over recent months. These breeds have become the topic of conversation or debate on many fronts, as was demonstrated by discussions at the recent joint FECAVA-WSAVA Congress.

Bella Moss Foundation and NOAH join forces to #BeattheBugs this World Antibiotic Awareness Week

20 November 2017

To coincide with World Antibiotic Awareness Week (13-19th November), the Bella Moss Foundation and the National Office of Animal Health (NOAH) have teamed up to survey the depth of pet owners’ knowledge on the threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and the organisations are calling on the support of the veterinary and pet health industry.

FECAVA Travel Scholarship now open for applications

10 November 2017

The initiative allows two groups of small animal veterinary surgeons from different parts of Europe, to visit each other for a few days to observe practice life and ideally participate in a joint Continuing Education event. Please note that applications can only be accepted from FECAVA member countries, a list of which can be found here.

Support WVI with their Raptor Rehabilitation Programme

9 November 2017

The continued existence of vultures and many species of birds of prey hangs in the balance in India, South Africa and Bulgaria. Animal charity, Wildlife Vets International (WVI), are calling on veterinary professionals to kindly donate to their Raptor Rehabilitation Programme via The Big Give Christmas Challenge. This initiative is the UK’s biggest online match funding campaign, which goes live on Tuesday 28th November. If WVI raises at least £3,000 by 5th December, they will have the opport...

Appeal for donations to Portugal forest fire relief fund

6 November 2017

The following is news of an appeal from the Portuguese Small Animal Veterinary Association (APMVEAC) to help animals and their owners affected by dreadful fires in Portugal last month. On 15th October, forest fires in Portugal burned 200 000 hectares of land and 45 people lost their lives. Thousands of animals have also died: mainly sheep, goats, poultry and dogs. In this region most people have small properties and depend on agriculture and cheese making. For a small country like Portugal th...

New volunteering opportunites

2 November 2017

We are currently recruiting for nine volunteer posts covering all aspects of the Association: Junior Vice President, Honorary Treasurer, Congress Committee Vice Chair, Congress Programme Committee Vice Chair, Membership Development Vice Chair, Publications Chair, Scientific Committee Vice Chair, Regions Coordinator and Regional Representatives. Volunteers are the life-blood of the BSAVA helping in all areas and at all levels with some taking on Trustee/Director roles as they progress. Individ...

BSAVA adds Emergency and Critical Care to free PDP Resource Bank

1 November 2017

The first Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) learning resources have been added to a free online CPD bank run by the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA). New subject areas include emergency planning, traffic accidents, excessive bleeding, seizures, poisonings, choking and breathing problems, caesareans, GDV and abdominal emergencies, and pain assessment and management.

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