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

22/01/2020 11:27:00
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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.

Dragon to ignite proceedings at 30th BSAVA Congress

20/01/2020 10:49:00
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Dragon’s Den star Jenny Campbell has been announced as the Keynote Speaker for BSAVA Congress 2-5 April 2020. The British entrepreneur, known predominantly for her role as a Dragon on BBC’s Dragon’s Den, is the flagship for an exciting extended programme at this year’s Congress, celebrating the event’s 30th year at Birmingham.

BSAVA and BEVA donate £7,000 to support Australian wildfire veterinary care

16/01/2020 13:40:00
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The British Small Animal Veterinary Association and the British Equine Veterinary Association have made a donation of £7,000 to the Australian Veterinary Association Benevolent Fund to help assist the work of the veterinary profession who are dedicating their lives to the wellbeing of animals caught in the wildfires. Both Associations are also appealing to members to make donations.

#ItTakesTwo: Companionship in rabbits is key to their welfare, says vets

15/01/2020 14:14:00
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Three leading veterinary bodies have teamed up to produce a series of recommendations to raise the bar on rabbit welfare in the UK.

WSAVA and World Animal Protection Partner to Improve the Lives of Dogs

14/01/2020 09:13:00
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The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) and World Animal Protection have engaged in a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which will see them working together to raise awareness of animal welfare issues and promote animal welfare education globally.

New JSAP capsule review discusses use of intraperitoneal and incisional analgesia as part of a multimodal management plan in small animal practice

10/01/2020 09:33:00
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The latest capsule review from The World Small Animal Veterinary Association Global Pain Council (WSAVA-GPC), published in the latest issue of the Journal of Small Animal Practice (JSAP), discusses the use of intraperitoneal (IP) and incisional analgesia in small animal practice.

BSAVA help vets and nurses prepare for changes to RCVS CPD requirements

09/01/2020 10:02:00
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New annual CPD hourly targets have now come into force, replacing the previous system of a rolling 3 year requirement. From 1 January, veterinary surgeons will need to complete 35 hours of CPD a year, whilst veterinary nurses will have a 15 hour target.

Another successful UKAS audit for kennel club assured breeder scheme

06/01/2020 11:42:00
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The Kennel Club has once again received a successful UKAS audit, its sixth since being granted accreditation by the UK’s foremost accreditation body in 2013.