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It has been a year since the BSAVA Library launched and we would like feedback from members on how it is fitting into study and practice. BSAVA members are encouraged to take part in the survey below, which should take no more than ten minutes to complete. As a thank you for your time, respondents can choose to enter into a prize draw, where ten winners will win a BSAVA manual of their choice.

Three individuals have been crowned ‘Knowledge Champions’ and one veterinary team the ‘Champion Practice’ in the 2019 RCVS Knowledge Awards, which this year recognise those who have implemented quality improvement (QI) in practice.

Lincoln Memorial University is inviting veterinarians who have experience of working in disaster situations, to complete a survey relating to the training and support received. The survey aims to assess the behavioural health impact of veterinarians in the response to medical, technical, natural and conflict disasters and its main goal is to identify gaps in current veterinary disaster behavioural health guidelines and protocols.

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The BSAVA has expressed deep sadness at the sudden death of inspirational veterinary nurse Louise O’Dwyer.

Incidences of non-accidental injury to small animals are on the rise but diagnosing them can be fraught with difficulties. To help veterinary professionals deal with suspected cases the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) has teamed up with the Links Group to provide free CPD sessions to BSAVA members.

American veterinarian recognized for work to create a healthier profession

Some BSAVA members may be involved in work relating to the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018. In particular they may be required to advise on Preventative Health Care Plans (PHPs) for some licensed establishments. To support vets in preparing a PHP, a letter from Defra was published recently in the Vet Record which outlined some of the key points a PHP should cover. In addition, the Canine Feline Sector Group (CFSG) included a link on its websi...

BSAVA Congress, the world’s leading small animal veterinary conference, united the profession with resounding success again this year. Packed lectures and a buzzing exhibition hall accommodated a grand total of more than 6500 delegates and enthusiastic feedback has been received from exhibitors and attendees.

The BSAVA is delighted to announce that Samantha Taylor has been appointed as the new editor of its magazine, Companion. Sam takes over in April from Simon Tappin, who has edited Companion for the past five years but whose involvement with the CPD content of the magazine goes back even further.