News - BSAVA

New study paves way for prediction of re-obstruction following feline perineal urethrostomy

19 August 2020

A new study, published in the latest issue of the Journal of Small Animal Practice (JSAP), evaluated urethral orifice cross-section dimensions and correlation with stricture formation following perineal urethrostomy in male cats. The work shows that it may be possible to predict the likelihood of re-obstruction and stricture formation occurring following surgery.

The Coronavirus puppy boom: Nation seeks creature comfort as one in four admit impulse buying a pandemic puppy

17 August 2020

New statistics provide a state-of-the-nation picture of life in lockdown, as thousands sought canine companionship to get through the isolation and anxiety caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

Burgess Excel Vet Awards announces new category for best Rabbit Awareness Week campaign

12 August 2020

To coincide with the launch of this year’s virtual Rabbit Awareness Week festival taking place Aug 10–23, the Burgess Excel Vet Awards has announced a new category for the best Rabbit Awareness Week campaign

BSAVA releases new nutrition webinar

12 August 2020

A new webinar has been added to the BSAVA’s new online Guide to Nutrition. The essential ingredients of a good nutritional recommendation is presented by Georgia Woods, one of the editors of the new BSAVA Guide, and concisely covers the key points that need to be considered when offering a nutritional recommendation to a pet owner.

Brexit: Pet Travel to the EU from 1st January 2021

11 August 2020

Following the end of the Transition Period with the European Union, the requirements of the EU Pet Travel Scheme (PETS) may change. From 1st January, those who wish to travel with their pet from GB to the EU may need to make travel preparations at least four months in advance of their travel date.

Study finds dogs can be trained to detect SARS-CoV-2

7 August 2020

A new study, published in BMC Infectious Diseases, investigated whether detection dogs could be trained to detect SARS-CoV-2 as a reliable screening method1.

Government recognises test and trace challenge for vet practices in England

5 August 2020

Public Health England has issued advice on test and trace in recognition of the potential impact on veterinary practices, following lobbying by the British Veterinary Association (BVA).

BSAVA provides Q&A advice regarding babesiosis

4 August 2020

Following the diagnosis of babesiosis in a human patient for the first time in the UK, the BSAVA have put together a Q&A about ticks and babesiosis. The information, which has been written for vets to pass on to their clients easily, explains what ticks are, how to spot and safely remove them, and what babesiosis is. In addition, the BSAVA has a scientific information sheet focussing on Babesia canis for veterinary professionals, freely available in the BSAVA Library.

BSAVA issues reminder for small animal vets on safe working with bats

31 July 2020

BSAVA have issued a reminder to primary care small animal practice staff to ensure they know how to work safely with bats. The reminder comes following the recent publication of statistics on rabies in UK bats by Defra. The most recent case of rabies in a bat in Great Britain was in July 2020 in Wimbourne, Dorset and there were four cases in 2019.

BSAVA President comments on the first case of COVID-19 confirmed in pet cat in the UK

28 July 2020

BSAVA President, Professor Ian Ramsey has commented on the Defra announcement of the first confirmed case of a pet cat infected with COVID-19 in the UK.

Revolutionary Point-of-Care App Launches, Giving Veterinary Professionals Rapid Evidence-Based Clinical Support

27 July 2020

In partnership with the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA), Vet2Vet has launched VETbytes, a mobile point-of-care clinical support tool that gives small animal veterinary professionals critical access to the latest evidence-based information.

Study investigates ante mortem and post mortem findings of rabbits with RHDV2

27 July 2020

Whilst rabbit haemorrhagic disease has been extensively investigated in a laboratory setting, research pertaining to naturally occurring outbreaks is sparse. A new study, published in the latest issue of the Journal of Small Animal Practice (JSAP), reported the clinical features, gross post mortem and histopathological findings of sudden or unexpected death in rabbits during an outbreak of RHD.

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