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Registration is now open for BSAVA Congress 25th –27th March 2021, Europe’s largest event for the small animal veterinary sector.

The BSAVA General Meeting took place on 19 November with two items on the agenda: members approved changes to the Articles of Association to enable electronic or hybrid AGMs to be held in the future; updates to the Rule Book were also shared.

This latest edition has been completely revised and updated to provide a comprehensive and practical guide for veterinary surgeons who wish to practice minimally invasive techniques.

A new study, published in the latest issue of the Journal of Small Animal Practice (JSAP), showed that hypocholesterolaemia is associated with mortality in cats and dogs and may be a negative prognostic indicator.

The BSAVA’s Regions Now Programme will continue in its virtual format, the Association’s regional volunteers behind the initiative have confirmed. The popular sessions offer high quality CPD in 12 separate regions around the UK. They can be accessed by any BSAVA members and non-members regardless of their location.

Those looking to bring a new puppy or kitten home this Christmas are being urged to research the person behind the pet to avoid being lured in by deceitful sellers.

An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) has been declared across England, Scotland and Wales to mitigate the risk of the disease spreading. The UK Government has worked closely with Scottish and Welsh Governments to introduce national prevention zones at the same time which means it is a legal requirement for all bird keepers, including those with backyard flocks, to follow strict biosecurity measures until further notice.

The BSAVA has added a new ‘essential’ anaesthesia guide to its collection of resources for clinical practitioners.

The BSAVA is working with the European Society of Veterinary Endocrinology (ESVE) to inform vets about a change in the antibody used to test for cortisol.

Jenny Campbell has been confirmed as the first of the Keynote Speakers for BSAVA Virtual Congress 25- 27 March 2021. The British entrepreneur, known predominantly for her role as a Dragon on BBC’s Dragon’s Den, is especially proud to be able to support the veterinary profession during the ongoing challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic.