News - BSAVA

Cat microchipping to be made mandatory

6 December 2021

Under the new plans, all keepers must ensure their pet is microchipped before they reach the age of 20 weeks and their contact details stored and kept up to date in a pet microchipping database. Owners found not to have microchipped their cat will have 21 days to have one implanted, or may face a fine of up to £500.

PetSavers – Understanding the stability of thyroxine in feline blood samples

3 December 2021

Tim Williams and Nick Bexfield received BSAVA PetSavers funding for the student research project (SRP) entitled 'A study to determine the effects of time and storage conditions on the stability of total serum thyroxine in feline blood'. Student Rory Scrace describes the project and its findings.

PetSavers – Launch of brand new BSAVA PetSavers Research Fellowship to support early-career veterinary researchers

2 December 2021

BSAVA PetSavers have launched a new Research Fellowship which will provide a grant of up to £35,000 for work in companion animal clinical research to be spent over a maximum of two years.

New Avian Influenza guidance issued for vets dealing with wild birds and backyard poultry

2 December 2021

New guidance is being issued today (2 December) for veterinary professionals who see wild birds and backyard poultry in practice, against the backdrop of several outbreaks of Avian Influenza across the UK in recent weeks.

BSAVA PetSavers announce new Research Fellowship

1 December 2021

BSAVA PetSavers have today launched a new Research Fellowship which will provide a grant of up to £35,000 for work in companion animal research to be spent over a maximum of two years.

BSAVA PetSavers Old Age Pets project calls on Veterinary Professionals to take part in survey

25 November 2021

BSAVA PetSavers Old Age Pets project is looking for Veterinary Surgeons, Vet Nurses and Vet Physiotherapists who currently conduct, or have recently conducted, consultations on senior dog preventative healthcare treatment, to take part in a survey to help shape the development of a guidance tool to support the care of senior dogs.

Vet Sustain Carbon Calculator

10 November 2021

The first ever carbon calculator for veterinary practices could be launched as early as Spring 2022!

BSAVA adds new imaging series to Client Information Leaflets

8 November 2021

BSAVA has added four new diagnostic imaging leaflets to its popular client information leaflet library. They cover imaging techniques: radiography, ultrasonography, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging and are part of a new series of leaflets focused on veterinary procedures.

PetSavers – BSAVA PetSavers’ OAP project update: your chance to contribute

4 November 2021

Just over a year and a half has passed since the launch of the BSAVA PetSavers-funded Old Age Pets (OAP) research project. The project is now entering its final stage of data collection, so we wanted to update you on its progress and let you know how you can contribute as a citizen scientist.

GB Ferret (and other Mustelinae) Register

28 October 2021

Following the launch of the GB Ferret (and other Mustelinae) Register in June this year, there are now over 500 animals registered, including ferrets, polecats and stoats from across GB. This data is vital in helping Government to build a picture of the size and location of the kept Mustelinae population in GB, and ultimately in helping to contain any possible outbreaks of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

BSAVA partners with IDEXX to promote education within the veterinary profession

25 October 2021

BSAVA has partnered with IDEXX, a global leader in pet healthcare innovation, to provide a series of new learning resources for veterinary professionals in practice. The partnership enhances the BSAVA’s membership offering and demonstrates the shared commitment of both organisations to excellence in small animal veterinary education.

Vet associations call for risk-based approach to parasiticide use for cats and dogs

22 October 2021

Leading veterinary associations have set out recommendations on the use of small animal parasiticides, as new research shows almost all (98%) companion animal vets are concerned about the impact of some treatments on the environment, with more than two in five (42%) feeling very concerned.

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