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BSAVA Awards
...veterinary profession who have made significant contributions to veterinary science, research, clinical practice, education, and the welfare of small animals. The awards are celebrated annually at an awards ceremony held... -
Investigating the reporting of adverse drug reactions using electronic healthcare records
...to be involved in the research. About the Author Emily Blackwell is a final year student from the University of Liverpool who completed a summer research project on the reporting... -
Flying the flag for Volunteers’ Week 2023 – Our volunteering experiences
...time I didn’t know much about toad migration and so I did a bit of research and contacted my local group in the Forest of Dean to find out more,... -
PhD studentships
Donate PetSavers offers partial funding for a Postgraduate Student to carry out a PhD research project in companion animal science. We will award up to £80,000 towards the following costs:... -
Volunteers’ Week – Five Reasons Why You Should Become a Volunteer
...benefit those of all ages, but research has shown that it can increase feelings of satisfaction, self-esteem, and social connection. Just helping one other person during your day can improve... -
Top tips to ensure your pet has a happy and healthy summer
...water that is stagnant, has blue-green algae (this is toxic for dogs), in reservoirs, or fast-flowing water or flood water. Consider giving your dog a life vest. Wasp and bee... -
Canine myasthenia gravis
Our first Research Fellowship was awarded to a project at the University of Cambridge entitled Cell-based assays to detect ‘low-affinity’ antibodies against acetylcholine receptors or antibodies against other neuromuscular junction... -
The BSAVA PetSavers Ageing Canine Toolkit
A major study recently funded by BSAVA PetSavers at the University of Liverpool is the Old Age Pets (OAP) research project, aiming to help vets and clients provide the best... -
Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW) focuses on benefits of neutering
...have indoor rabbits, you’ll find that neutered bunnies are less likely to exhibit marking behaviours around the home.” Charlotte Varley, Communications Manager at Burgess Pet Care, added: “Our research shows... -
Frequency and risk factors of periodontal disease in cats
...the UK, and thus a leading health issue in cats, with 15.2% of the cats sampled being diagnosed with the disease (equating to 2,780 cats). The research showed that increasing... -
Celebrating Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month – An Interview with Georgia Woods-Lee BSc(Hons) RVN CertCFVHNut VTS (Nutrition)
...first opinion and referral practice and now find myself in a specialist position working with pets that have obesity or complex nutritional needs. What is one of the main aspects... -
BSAVA PetSavers launches ‘Fund the Future’ campaign to support PhD studentship in veterinary science
...veterinary science. BSAVA PetSavers has long championed the funding of education through their masters’ degrees by research and are now supporting the next step up in the academic research ladder.... -
New resource to guide pet owners on responsible use of parasiticides
...client-facing communications including a leaflet, posters and a slideshow which can be displayed in practice waiting rooms. With BVA research showing almost all (98%) companion animal vets are concerned about... -
Applications are open for the 2024 WSAVA Michael J. Day Scholarship!
...Health. The scholarship is open to veterinary students around the world and will provide financial assistance to enable the selected Scholar to carry out research into an aspect of small... -
Investigating biomarkers of meniscal injury in canine stifle joint synovial fluid
...considering whether this could be a case of a late meniscal injury. I have always thought of veterinary research as being an important aspect of our profession, as only with... -
New study sheds light on predictors of death or survival in cats with chronic inflammatory enteropathy
...Nevertheless, achieving clinical remission reduced the likelihood of subsequent death due to gastrointestinal disease. The study also adds weight to previous research which recommends the use of therapeutic diets in... -
Scientific highlights from Congress 2023
...easily accessible information to veterinary staff https://www.bsavalibrary.com/content/chapter/10.22233/9781910443514.chap9. Contextualised care In light of the continuing cost-of-living crisis and new research showing that almost all vets have seen pets in the last... -
‘Just old age’ or is your dog experiencing a serious clinical issue? Study aims to help owners identify key signs
...veterinary professional and dog owner communication. These are the first research findings from the Old Age Pets research project, funded by BSAVA PetSavers. To inform what is the first qualitative... -
BSAVA Congress day two tackles canine behaviour and neurodiversity
...in young dogs in the first place,” said Dr Rachel Casey, Director of Canine Behaviour and Research at Dogs Trust. “If the problems are recognised early, staff can talk to... -
Animal welfare is a key topic for day one at BSAVA Congress 2023
...by joint disease, according to speakers in an earlier session. Emily Cowderoy, an orthopaedic research nurse at the University of Liverpool said that up to 20% of dogs suffered pain...