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An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) has been declared across England, Scotland and Wales to mitigate the risk of the disease spreading. The UK Government has worked closely with Scottish and Welsh Governments to introduce national prevention zones at the same time which means it is a legal requirement for all bird keepers, including those with backyard flocks, to follow strict biosecurity measures until further notice.

The BSAVA has added a new ‘essential’ anaesthesia guide to its collection of resources for clinical practitioners.

The BSAVA is working with the European Society of Veterinary Endocrinology (ESVE) to inform vets about a change in the antibody used to test for cortisol.

Jenny Campbell has been confirmed as the first of the Keynote Speakers for BSAVA Virtual Congress 25- 27 March 2021. The British entrepreneur, known predominantly for her role as a Dragon on BBC’s Dragon’s Den, is especially proud to be able to support the veterinary profession during the ongoing challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The BSAVA has added a nutrition course to its popular Veterinary Nurse Merit Awards (VNMA). The course, which is sponsored by Royal Canin, equates to 30 CPD hours.

The risk of public health from the virus is very low and the Food Standards Agency has made clear that this strain of avian influenza does not pose a food safety risk for UK consumers.

As the regulatory body for veterinary medicines in the UK, VMD continually evaluates training and guidance requirements for the veterinary profession. To support these requirements VMD would like input from veterinary professionals to help it better understand their needs.

Three-quarters of vets are concerned about stress and burnout in the profession as a result of Covid-19, according to a new survey from the British Veterinary Association (BVA).

A new study, published in the Journal of Small Animal Practice (JSAP), showed that transverse sectioning confers significant benefits and complements traditional vertical sectioning in histological assessment of canine hair follicle diseases. The study was funded by BSAVA-PetSavers, the charitable division of the British Small Animal Veterinary Association.

The British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) has put together a Q&A to help backyard poultry owners protect their birds from avian influenza. The advice comes following the risk of bird flu occurring in the UK being raised to “medium” in wild birds. The risk of bird flu occurring in poultry is considered “low”, provided that there is a good standard of biosecurity.