News - BSAVA

BSAVA and SAMSoc launch antibiotics awareness campaign

6 November 2018

The BSAVA and the Small Animal Medicine Society (SAMSoc) has launched a proactive campaign to mark Antibiotic Awareness Week from 12-18 November. For the first time, vets can issue a ‘non-prescription form’ containing a ‘no antibiotics required’ message to inform owners when antibiotics are inappropriate.

Pet travel and companion animal Official Vets (OVs)

6 November 2018

Defra and APHA are making pet owners aware that if they have plans to travel abroad at the end of March 2019 or thereafter, they will need to take certain actions by the end of November 2018 to allow for a ‘no-deal’ scenario. Owners are being advised to liaise with their vet to obtain advice. BSAVA has liaised with Defra and APHA and there are some key points to be aware of if companion animal OVs are approached by their clients during November 2018.

BSAVA saddened to learn of death of former President Derek Tavernor

5 November 2018

The BSAVA is saddened to learn of the death of Derek Tavernor who was President of the BSAVA from 1970-71. William Derek Tavernor qualified from Liverpool University and was later awarded a PhD. After two years in general practice he worked in the virology department of Messrs Glaxo, then moved to the Royal Veterinary College where he was a lecturer and later senior lecturer in the department of surgery.

Read the latest FECAVA newsletter

5 November 2018

Catch up on all the European veterinary news in the latest edition of the FECAVA newsletter. This issue features a new factsheet on Leishmania, steps towards healthier pugs in the Netherlands, Scottish vets visit Mallorca, more details on the FECAVA Congress in Russia next September,

New BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Musculoskeletal Disorders out now

5 November 2018

The BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Musculoskeletal Disorders has been extensively revised and updated under the direction of a new editorial team. Given the considerable evolution in the diagnosis, understanding and treatment options for many orthopaedic disorders, this second edition includes the investigation of lameness, including the use of force plates and kinematics, the current understanding of elbow dysplasia and the wide array of available treatment options, and diagnostic and surgi...

Update your details to make the most of your membership

30 October 2018

We want to help you make the most of your membership by sending you the latest information about upcoming courses in your area, new publications and by telling you about the many benefits available to you as a member of the BSAVA.

Study of BSAVA PDP Resources Wins Psychology Award

30 October 2018

Organisational psychologists, Work Psychology Group (WPG), have won a business award for their research work on the RCVS Professional Development Phase (PDP) with help from the BSAVA.

Become the future Junior Vice President of BSAVA

29 October 2018

Whilst the Association has a core of permanent staff based at its Headquarters in Gloucester, it could not function without its volunteer community. Now there is a new opportunity to become the new Junior Vice President. The Junior Vice President role will commence in April 2020, when the successful candidate will join the Board of Trustees.

BSAVA Congress registration now open

25 October 2018

Registration for BSAVA Congress 2019 – the largest event in Europe dedicated to the provision of small animal veterinary CPD – is now open (October 25th).

Vets must help tackle extreme conformation across all species, says BVA

23 October 2018

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has unveiled a set of guiding principles and recommendations today to support the veterinary profession in working collaboratively to tackle the health and welfare impact of extreme conformations across companion and farm animal species.

Brexit & Pet Travel: BSAVA Survey of Companion Animal Official Veterinarians (OVs)

18 October 2018

Based on the a new Technical Note issued by Defra on potential changes to pet travel following Brexit, we are inviting BSAVA members who are companion animal Official Veterinarians (OVs) to participate in a survey on the potential scenarios.

BVA supports MPs’ call for overhaul of ineffective dangerous dogs law

17 October 2018

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the recommendations put forward by the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) committee on breed-specific legislation (BSL) today (Wednesday), which calls on the government to conduct a full-scale review of current dog control legislation and policy to better protect the public.

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