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New guidance is being issued today (2 December) for veterinary professionals who see wild birds and backyard poultry in practice, against the backdrop of several outbreaks of Avian Influenza across the UK in recent weeks.

BSAVA PetSavers have today launched a new Research Fellowship which will provide a grant of up to £35,000 for work in companion animal research to be spent over a maximum of two years.

BSAVA PetSavers Old Age Pets project is looking for Veterinary Surgeons, Vet Nurses and Vet Physiotherapists who currently conduct, or have recently conducted, consultations on senior dog preventative healthcare treatment, to take part in a survey to help shape the development of a guidance tool to support the care of senior dogs.

The first ever carbon calculator for veterinary practices could be launched as early as Spring 2022!

BSAVA has added four new diagnostic imaging leaflets to its popular client information leaflet library. They cover imaging techniques: radiography, ultrasonography, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging and are part of a new series of leaflets focused on veterinary procedures.

Following the launch of the GB Ferret (and other Mustelinae) Register in June this year, there are now over 500 animals registered, including ferrets, polecats and stoats from across GB. This data is vital in helping Government to build a picture of the size and location of the kept Mustelinae population in GB, and ultimately in helping to contain any possible outbreaks of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

BSAVA has partnered with IDEXX, a global leader in pet healthcare innovation, to provide a series of new learning resources for veterinary professionals in practice. The partnership enhances the BSAVA’s membership offering and demonstrates the shared commitment of both organisations to excellence in small animal veterinary education.

Leading veterinary associations have set out recommendations on the use of small animal parasiticides, as new research shows almost all (98%) companion animal vets are concerned about the impact of some treatments on the environment, with more than two in five (42%) feeling very concerned.

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has expanded its support package for veterinary professionals with refugee status to include access to training resources including continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities, and free membership to a range of veterinary associations.

A study published in the latest issue of the Journal of Small Animal Practice (JSAP) revealed that the evidence base for recommending any one treatment for keratomalacia in dogs and/or cats over another is very weak. The study is an example of the current lack of evidence base to support clinical decision making in practice.