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BSAVA Congress 2019 sees the launch of the new edition of the BSAVA Manual of Reptiles. This extensively updated third edition, edited by Simon Girling and Paul Raiti, reflects the increasing sophistication of reptile medicine and surgery and acknowledges the expanding range of reptile species kept as companion animals.

The 2018 BSAVA Annual Report and Financial Statements is now available to access online. This year's version is only available in a digital format, although if you require a hard copy please give us a call.

The government is continuing to make preparations for the UK’s departure from the EU. Given negotiations are ongoing between the UK and the EU the outcome of which is unknown, the UK is also preparing for a ‘no-deal’ scenario in the event that the UK leaves the EU without a deal. BSAVA continues to engage with Defra and APHA to obtain the latest updates from government which may have an impact on vets in private practice, in particular those who may be involved in OV work. The following are s...

Vets Anna Jennings and Gemma Ives are riding the length of the country to honour the memory of their friend and colleague Rita Mesquita, who tragically took her own life last year.

Last week BSAVA provided an update to all members regarding Government preparations for the UK’s departure from the EU. In particular, given negotiations are ongoing between the UK and the EU the outcome of which is unknown, the UK is also preparing for a ‘no-deal’ scenario in the event that the UK leaves the EU without a deal.

The BSAVA Guide to Pain Management in Small Animal Practice is the latest addition to the BSAVA range of titles and will be launched at Congress (4th-7th April 2019). This essential reference guide gives practical information on pain management in a wide range of small animals, emphasizing patient welfare and evidence-based medicine.

The government is continuing to make preparations for the UK’s departure from the EU. Given negotiations are ongoing between the UK and the EU the outcome of which is unknown, the UK is also preparing for a ‘no-deal’ scenario in the event that the UK leaves the EU without a deal.

This year BSAVA Congress’s Big Issues stream aims to help the profession steer its way through uncharted waters by focusing on a central theme of How to Navigate the Unpredictable and the Unexpected.

The Debs Foundation charitable trust has donated £5,000 to PetSavers, which is a part of the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA), to support their 2018 Clinical Research Projects.

October 2018 saw the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations come into place, updating legislation which had been in place for well over half a century. Licensing activities involving animals impacted by the new legislation and accompanying Guidance included dog breeding.