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The theme of the Big Issues stream at BSAVA Congress on Friday afternoon 3rd April 2020 is ‘Our Veterinary Profession: Idealistic, Realistic or Optimistic?’ when speakers will present a number of thought-provoking topics currently the subject of debate and controversy across our profession.

Officers and senior staff of the leading veterinary and nursing bodies have published an open letter to colleagues decrying the use of “derogatory and offensive language” used in online vet forums.

On Friday 3rd April, at BSAVA Congress, the Purina® Institute will host a two-hour symposium on managing cat allergens. Speakers at the event will include world-leading researchers, Andrew H. Sparkes, BVetMed, PhD, DipECVIM, MANZCVS, MRCVS and Ebenezer Satyaraj, PhD.

The British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) has become an Educational Partner of the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA), following the two associations’ long-standing collaboration in supporting veterinary continuing education (CE) in Africa. As Educational Partners, the WSAVA and the BSAVA plan to work together on projects to increase the accessibility of digital learning to companion animal veterinarians globally, particularly in regions of the world where companio...

A new study, published in the latest issue of the Journal of Small Animal Practice (JSAP), found that key surfaces in the small animal veterinary hospital setting are unlikely to be cleaned satisfactorily, potentially posing a risk to both animal and human health.

Emeritus Professor Edward Hall has been announced as the winner of the prestigious Bourgelat Award. The award is presented by the BSAVA as the primary recognition for really outstanding international contributions to the field of small animal practice. It will be formally presented at BSAVA Congress 2-5 April 2020.

Delegates, speakers and exhibitors enjoyed a packed two days at the SPVS and VMG Congress 2020, held at Celtic Manor, Newport from 23-25 January 2020. The event was opened by Clare Balding, who also chaired a moving and informative panel discussion on Equality and Inclusion. Speakers covered topics as varied as the dangers of sleep deprivation and how to make telemedicine work for GP practice.

SPVS have released their 2020 Salary Survey, which was launched at this year’s SPVS/VMG Congress. SPVS Surveys have long been one of the services most appreciated by members, however this year they are making some changes to update the format and make them more relevant and useful.

Small Animal Veterinary Surveillance Network (SAVSNET) has become aware of reports of acute onset prolific vomiting (five or more episodes in a 12-hour period) in dogs in various parts of the UK. SAVSNET are working to investigate this potential outbreak with Liverpool veterinary practitioner Dr Danielle Greenberg, who has seen a recent increase in suspect cases.

The Government’s Withdrawal Agreement Bill (WAB) has been agreed by Parliament and received Royal Assent therefore the UK will leave the European Union on 31st January 2020 and enter a transition period until 31st December 2020.