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When the UK leaves the European Union (EU) it is vital that all businesses are prepared for the changes that will be required for importing and exporting goods to and from the UK. Although all of the preparations by Government may not be applicable to some veterinary businesses, it is important to be aware of the information that is available and how to access it so as to make a decision on how relevant it may or may not be to a business. Defra and APHA continue to engage with BSAVA to provide B...

There is a unknown illness affecting dogs in Norway resulting in some fatalities. The Norwegian Food Safety Authority are investigating the cause, but no conclusion has been reached. As long as the situation remains unresolved, we advise all dog owners to take the following precautions.

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Mind Matters Initiative and the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) are launching new emotional resilience courses, with the first course taking place in November this year.

BSAVA members who are OVs will be aware that if the UK leaves the EU without a deal on 31 October 2019, pet owners need to visit their vet four months before travelling.

A new initiative at BSAVA Congress 2020 will enable aspiring veterinary nurses to present their interesting or novel cases at BSAVA Congress 2020. Applications are open until 4 November 2019.

Thousands of veterinary professionals around the world have reported experiencing stress and diminished well-being in an online survey conducted by the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA).

There has been a substantial increase in the number of people keeping backyard poultry in recent years. Whether to provide a self-sufficient supply of food, or for breeding and exhibition, these birds are frequently considered as pets, and owners expect access to veterinary care of the standard on offer to dogs and cats. The new BSAVA Manual of Backyard Poultry and Surgery aims to help meet this expectation.

The Kennel Club has approved two new official DNA testing schemes for progressive retinal atrophy (PRA-rcd4) and neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis (NCL) in the English Setter following consultation with the breed’s health coordinator on behalf of the breed clubs.

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.

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...