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The Links Group and BSAVA to host veterinary training on non-accidental injury and domestic and child abuse

13 April 2023

The Links Group and the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) are hosting regional training days to help veterinary teams recognise and act on non-accidental injuries, helping them understand the link between animal abuse and domestic abuse. The training will take place in locations across BSAVA’s regional network in the UK, and is open to […]

Bird keepers must maintain scrupulous biosecurity standards as housing measures set to be lifted

13 April 2023

Mandatory housing measures for poultry and captive birds, which were introduced across England and Wales to help stop the spread of bird flu, will be lifted from 00:01 on Tuesday 18 April 2023, the Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed following the latest assessment of the risk level. Following ongoing monitoring using the latest scientific evidence […]

Investigating biomarkers of meniscal injury in canine stifle joint synovial fluid

11 April 2023

Investigating biomarkers of meniscal injury in canine stifle joint synovial fluid In 2020, Professor Mandy Peffers, together with Professor Eithne Comerford and Dr Marie Phelan, from the University of Liverpool, received BSAVA PetSavers funding for a master’s degree by research project entitled Determining predictive metabolomic biomarkers for meniscal injuries in dogs with cranial-cruciate ligament rupture […]

New study sheds light on predictors of death or survival in cats with chronic inflammatory enteropathy

3 April 2023

Physical and laboratory variables measured at the time of histopathological diagnosis of chronic inflammatory enteropathy in cats were not predictors of death due to gastrointestinal disease or length of survival, a new study published in the latest issue of the Journal of Small Animal Practice (JSAP) has shown. However, the attainment of clinical remission did […]

Scientific highlights from Congress 2023

30 March 2023

Imported dogs, contextualised care, exotic pets, ‘Day in the Life of’ dramas and neurodiversity. This year’s Congress provided a busy and stimulating scientific programme. We take a look at some of the scientific topics that got people talking! Imported dogs Imported dogs and the associated disease risk continues to be a popular topic, with most […]

‘Just old age’ or is your dog experiencing a serious clinical issue? Study aims to help owners identify key signs

29 March 2023

A study from veterinary researchers at the University of Liverpool has shown that dog owners need clearer guidance on which behavioural and physical signs are a normal part of the ageing process and which could be indicative of a serious condition. The ‘Just Old Age’ research paper, published in the Journal of Small Animal Practice, […]

Dr Greg Lisciandro discusses the Global FAST system at BSAVA Congress 2023

28 March 2023

The BSAVA welcomed an American revolutionary to its annual congress in Manchester – A Texan vet who has transformed the way that pets are examined and treated in general practice. Greg Lisciandro, a critical care and emergency clinician from Spicewood, near Houston was invited to receive the association’s prestigious Bourgelat award for outstanding international contributions […]

BSAVA Congress day two tackles canine behaviour and neurodiversity

25 March 2023

Veterinary practices are being given the tools they need to deal more effectively with dogs showing behavioural problems and to prevent such issues developing in the next generation. At the British Small Animal Veterinary Association’s Annual Congress in Manchester on March 24, the Dog Friendly Clinic scheme was launched to provide training and resources for […]

Animal welfare is a key topic for day one at BSAVA Congress 2023

24 March 2023

Animal welfare issues both great and small were addressed in the scientific programme at BSAVA Congress in Manchester on March 23. Speakers examined the policy decisions at national level that affect the thousands of dogs that are imported into the UK each year from Continental Europe. Meanwhile, at the other end of the scale, clinicians […]

BSAVA PetSavers launches the Ageing Canine Toolkit (ACT)

23 March 2023

BSAVA PetSavers has today (23rd March) launched the Ageing Canine Toolkit (ACT) which is designed to help vets and clients provide the best care for senior and geriatric dogs. The toolkit is part of a major study, the ‘Old Age Pets (OAP) research project’, recently funded by BSAVA PetSavers at the University of Liverpool. The […]

New edition of the Small Animal Formulary launched at BSAVA Congress

23 March 2023

The BSAVA Small Animal Formulary has been one of the Association’s most trusted and highly valued publications for over a quarter of a century. The 11th edition sees the simultaneous release of both Part A: Canine and Feline and Part B: Exotic Pets at BSAVA Congress 2023. Fergus Allerton and Joanna Hedley have reprised their […]

BSAVA Congress 2023 becomes RACE accreditation approved

21 March 2023

The main programme for BSAVA Congress 2023 has been approved for 18 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognise RACE approval. To record your attendance, please ensure you sign into every session (available from your room hosts). For us to upload your attendance, you must have an account with cebroker.com. You can find […]

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