News - BSAVA

RCVS mental health initiative sponsors webinar for student vets and student VNs on looking after mental wellbeing during the pandemic

17 April 2020

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Mind Matters Initiative is sponsoring a webinar this month that will look at how veterinary students and student veterinary nurses can stay healthy and look after their mental wellbeing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

BSAVA publishes Guidance on pet vaccinations during COVID-19 lockdown

17 April 2020

BSAVA has produced vaccination Guidance for small animal practitioners during the COVID-19 lockdown to support the updated, top line advice issued by RCVS and BVA over the Easter weekend.

BSAVA launches new anaesthetic resource to support the veterinary profession during the COVID-19 pandemic

8 April 2020

To support the veterinary profession and address concerns related to potential oxygen shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic, the BSAVA has put together a collection of resources on anaesthesia.

COVID-19: Cats and Coronavirus

8 April 2020

Following media reports on the BBC news website in relation to cats and coronavirus, the BVA have today (8th March) issued a statement on cats and COVID-19.

The beginning of the end for puppy farming as Lucy’s Law comes into force

6 April 2020

Today (Monday 6 April) the Government has introduced landmark new legislation to tackle the low-welfare, high volume supply of puppies and kittens, by banning their commercial third-party sale in England.

COVID-19 Outbreak: Appeal for Recent OVs and MHIs

3 April 2020

The Government has issued an appeal to vets to help maintain food production during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Congress cancelled but not forgotten

2 April 2020

Following the disappointing cancellation of our much-loved Congress, staff, volunteers, partners and friends are working hard to provide resources to the industry in its absence. Please hear what BSAVA CEO Amanda Stranack has to say, followed by some of the resources we're looking to provide.

New JSAP study shows ionised hypercalcaemia is unaccompanied by total hypercalcaemia in about one third of dogs

1 April 2020

A new study, published in the latest issue of the Journal of Small Animal Practice (JSAP), found that relying on total calcium concentrations alone to diagnose dogs with ionised hypercalcaemia may result in misclassification in around one third of dogs.

RCVS agrees 25% reduction in hourly vet and vet nurse CPD requirement during 2020 in response to COVID-19 outbreak

31 March 2020

RCVS announce the annual requirement of hours of continuing professional development (CPD) that veterinary professionals are expected to undertake in 2020 will be reduced by 25%.

COVID-19 and Pets: Belgian Cat Tests Positive

30 March 2020

The Belgian Government’s Federal Agency for Safety of the Food Chain (FAFSC) has reported a cat has tested positive for COVID-19. The owner of the cat has also tested positive for COVID-19.

Clarification for veterinary practices in assessing emergency and urgent care during the Covid-19 pandemic

26 March 2020

Following the Prime Minister’s announcement on 23 March which brought in new guidance on staying at home and social distancing, veterinary practices have now been confirmed by the government as essential services.

BSAVA provides Q&A advice to help prevent tick bites

24 March 2020

The BSAVA has put together a Q&A for pet owners during tick bite prevention week 22 – 28 March 2020. The information, which has been written for vets to pass on to their clients easily, explains what ticks are, how to spot them and safely remove them and how to prevent associated diseases.

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