News - BSAVA

Veterinary leaders issue rallying call for colleagues to #BeKind

21 February 2020

Officers and senior staff of the leading veterinary and nursing bodies have published an open letter to colleagues decrying the use of “derogatory and offensive language” used in online vet forums.

Government drive to source ventilator for COVID-19 Pandemic: Call to action for the veterinary community

20 February 2020

BSAVA have collaborated with the UK’s leading veterinary organisations to reach out to medical colleagues on the frontline by helping to source NHS-compatible equipment and resources.

Purina® Institute symposium at BSAVA Congress to focus on managing cat allergens

19 February 2020

On Friday 3rd April, at BSAVA Congress, the Purina® Institute will host a two-hour symposium on managing cat allergens. Speakers at the event will include world-leading researchers, Andrew H. Sparkes, BVetMed, PhD, DipECVIM, MANZCVS, MRCVS and Ebenezer Satyaraj, PhD

BSAVA Becomes Educational Partner of WSAVA

18 February 2020

The British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) has become an Educational Partner of the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA), following the two associations’ long-standing collaboration in supporting veterinary continuing education (CE) in Africa. As Educational Partners, the WSAVA and the BSAVA plan to work together on projects to increase the accessibility of digital learning to companion animal veterinarians globally, particularly in regions of the world where companio...

WSAVA Launches First List of Essential Medicines for Cats and Dogs

11 February 2020

In a global first, the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) has launched a List of Essential Medicines for Cats and Dogs. Developed by the association’s Therapeutics Guidelines Group (TGG), the document aims to tackle difficulties that exist for companion animal veterinarians in many regions of the world in accessing vital veterinary medicines by supporting the availability of the drugs required for minimum standards of clinical practice.

New JSAP study highlights cleaning shortfalls in practice

5 February 2020

A new study, published in the latest issue of the Journal of Small Animal Practice (JSAP), found that key surfaces in the small animal veterinary hospital setting are unlikely to be cleaned satisfactorily, potentially posing a risk to both animal and human health.

BSAVA announces 2020 Bourgelat Award Winner

3 February 2020

Emeritus Professor Edward Hall has been announced as the winner of the prestigious Bourgelat Award. The award is presented by the BSAVA as the primary recognition for really outstanding international contributions to the field of small animal practice. It will be formally presented at BSAVA Congress 2-5 April 2020.

SPVS is once again gathering information for the annual Salary Survey

31 January 2020

SPVS have released their 2020 Salary Survey, which was launched at this year’s SPVS/VMG Congress. SPVS Surveys have long been one of the services most appreciated by members, however this year they are making some changes to update the format and make them more relevant and useful.

Clare Balding kicks off the ‘best ever’ SPVS VMG Congress 2020

31 January 2020

Delegates, speakers and exhibitors enjoyed a packed two days at the SPVS and VMG Congress 2020, held at Celtic Manor, Newport from 23-25 January 2020. The event was opened by Clare Balding, who also chaired a moving and informative panel discussion on Equality and Inclusion. Speakers covered topics as varied as the dangers of sleep deprivation and how to make telemedicine work for GP practice.

Potential outbreak of prolific vomiting in dogs

30 January 2020

Small Animal Veterinary Surveillance Network (SAVSNET) has become aware of reports of acute onset prolific vomiting (five or more episodes in a 12-hour period) in dogs in various parts of the UK. SAVSNET are working to investigate this potential outbreak with Liverpool veterinary practitioner Dr Danielle Greenberg, who has seen a recent increase in suspect cases.

Pet Travel update: UK to leave EU on 31st January 2020

28 January 2020

The Government’s Withdrawal Agreement Bill (WAB) has been agreed by Parliament and received Royal Assent therefore the UK will leave the European Union on 31st January 2020 and enter a transition period until 31st December 2020.

New JSAP study highlights success of endoscopic foreign body retrieval in cats

22 January 2020

A new study, published in the latest issue of the Journal of Small Animal Practice (JSAP), suggests that endoscopic foreign body removal in cats was associated with good overall outcomes and a low complication rate.

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