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July FECAVA Newsletter

7 August 2019

Being a veterinary clinician can be one of the most exciting and satisfying jobs. These two words come after two others: hard and challenging. If we add the word: allergy, then things can get more complicated. Throughout history, itch has been a major concern for owners and clinicians. Ruling out the different aetiologies, searching for an accurate diagnosis followed by an adequate protocol therapy is the main goal of every medical discipline. Many advances have been made in allergic diseases in...

Fear Free Becomes Global Education Partner of WSAVA

7 August 2019

DENVER, CO (July 29, 2019) – With a dedication to animal welfare, Fear Free, LLC and the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) have joined forces to bring affordable access to Fear Free Certification to veterinary healthcare teams around the world.

BSAVA supports Kennel Club’s DNA genetic testing venture

29 July 2019

The BSAVA welcomes the Kennel Club’s new venture to simplify the process of canine DNA health tests for dog breeders and help eradicate some health conditions inherited by certain breed types. The initiative was launched at the Game Fair on 26 July 2019.

BSAVA’s Postgraduate Certificates Continue to be Recognised by VetCEE

23 July 2019

Veterinary Continuous Education in Europe (VetCEE) has continued to recognise the BSAVA’s Postgraduate Certificates in Small Animal Surgery and Small Animal Medicine, granting VetCEE Approved programme status in Europe.

Groundbreaking conference hailed a success

15 July 2019

The University of Aberystwyth proved to be the ideal setting for the BSAVA’s Vets Cymru conference held on the 28-29 June 2019. The conference, spearheaded by the BSAVA Cymru/Wales Regional Committee working in conjunction with the Wales Veterinary Science Centre (WVSC), was the first event of its kind in Wales to offer both small and large animal CPD all under one roof.

Vet Nurse Merit Award in Medical Nursing

28 June 2019

The BSAVA Vet Nurse Merit Award in Medical nursing is a unique course aimed at newly qualified nurses and nurses wanting to expand their knowledge within the field of medicine.

Anti-microbial resistance central to BSAVA’s new Welsh seaside CPD event

12 June 2019

Discussion sessions on large and small animal anti-microbial resistance will be central to BSAVA’s Vets Cymru, a new mixed practice CPD event to be held in Aberystwyth on 28 – 29 June 2019. The ‘think tank’ discussion sessions will be held twice daily on both days of the event to address the overriding concerns presented by this persistent veterinary conundrum.

New JSAP review offers food for thought on raw diets

7 June 2019

The trend to feed raw diets to dogs and cats continues to generate debate amongst the veterinary profession, pet owners and commercial providers of these diets. The Journal of Small Animal Practice (JSAP) weighs up the pros and cons in this month’s issue.

Brexit and Pet Travel update: No-deal scenario 31st October 2019

6 June 2019

Vets in practice and in particular OVs will wish to be aware that Defra have re-launched their campaign to encourage pet owners to revisit official advice about travelling to the EU with their pets after the UK leaves the EU.

Joint RCVS and VSC news: Veterinary schools seeking input from graduate employers

28 May 2019

Following the Veterinary Schools Council’s inaugural survey of veterinary employers in 2017, the veterinary schools have now joined forces with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) to launch a new survey for employers of recent graduates.

Apply for the 2019 FECAVA Travel Scholarship

22 May 2019

The FECAVA Travel Scholarship encourages small animal veterinarians to appreciate the differences in veterinary life within other European cultures. The initiative allows two groups of small animal veterinary surgeons from different parts of Europe, to visit each other for a few days to observe practice life and ideally participate in a joint Continuing Education event. Please note that applications can only be accepted from FECAVA member countries.

BSAVA’s PetSavers produces downloadable guides for dog owners

21 May 2019

PetSavers, part of the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA), has introduced a new series of canine-focused online, downloadable guides to provide pet owners with reliable additional advice if their dog has been diagnosed with a specific veterinary condition. The initiative is part of BSAVA’s commitment to promote excellence in small animal practice.

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