News - BSAVA

BSAVA adds new endoscopy series to Client Information Leaflets

4 February 2022

BSAVA has added seven new leaflets to its series of client information leaflets focused on veterinary procedures. They cover the following endoscopic examinations: upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, lower gastrointestinal endoscopy, laparoscopy, laryngoscopy and tracheobronchoscopy, otoendoscopy, rhinoscopy and urethrocystoscopy.

Petsavers – Feline subclinical bacteriuria

3 February 2022

Christina Maunder at Bristol University received BSAVA PetSavers' funding for a Master’s Degree by Research project as part of the BSAVA 60th anniversary celebrations. The Master’s student, Josh Kennils, investigated diagnostic approaches to feline subclinical bacteriuria and urinary tract infections, and the responsible use of antimicrobials.

BSAVA creates new video library

31 January 2022

BSAVA has launched a brand-new video library within the BSAVA Library website. The video library contains over 400 videos on clinical topics which have been published as part of Companion articles and manual chapters.

Outbreak of Gastrointestinal Disease in Dogs

31 January 2022

There are ongoing concerns from some veterinary practitioners and owners in several regions of the country about the potential increase in acute gastrointestinal (GI) disease, including vomiting and diarrhoea, in dogs during January. These concerns were first raised in Yorkshire.

Large retrospective study identifies common skin masses in young dogs

27 January 2022

A study published in the latest issue of the Journal of Small Animal Practice (JSAP) found that the most common skin masses in dogs aged between 0 and 12 months were histiocytoma, papilloma, dermoid cyst, follicular cyst and mast cell tumours (MCTs).

Chief Vet warns poultry keepers to take urgent action now or risk losing flocks to bird flu

22 January 2022

The UK’s Chief Veterinary Officer Christine Middlemiss is urging all poultry keepers not to be complacent and to undertake the urgent biosecurity measures needed to keep their birds safe and help stop the spread of bird flu.

Petsavers – Pancreatic islet microenvironment – an unexplored therapeutic target

14 January 2022

Valeria Bergomi investigated the islet microenvironment in canine and feline diabetes mellitus as a BSAVA PetSavers-funded Master’s Degree by Research at the University of Cambridge under the supervision of Kate Hughes, and with support from Lucy Davison. Read on to find out what their research revealed.

RCVS reintroduces remote prescribing temporary measures

22 December 2021

In light of additional pressures on practices caused by high levels of Covid-19 infection, stricter rules on isolation and the threat of the Omicron variant, the Standards Committee of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons decided to reintroduce the temporary dispensation allowing remote prescribing with immediate effect.

Study investigates safety of early postoperative hydrotherapy for dogs following thoracolumbar hemilaminectomy

15 December 2021

A study published in the latest issue of the Journal of Small Animal Practice (JSAP) found that early hydrotherapy may be associated with an increased risk of postoperative complications following surgical treatment for thoracolumbar intervertebral disc extrusion (IVDE).

Feeder Rodent Product Recall

13 December 2021

Salmonella has been found in supplies of some frozen feeder rodents (mice) used as food for animals therefore, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a product recall (9th December 2021).

Avian Influenza Update

9 December 2021

The UK is now experiencing the largest ever UK outbreak of avian influenza with 40 confirmed cases (prior to this the largest number of cases was 26 cases in 2020/2021 and 13 cases in 2016/2017).

BSAVA publishes new sustainability collection

6 December 2021

The BSAVA has added a new sustainability collection to the BSAVA Library, which brings together a selection of BSAVA resources to help highlight and inspire veterinary professionals as to why sustainability really matters and how they can make a difference.

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