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Vets ride for Vetlife in memory of their friend and colleague

13/03/2019 17:02:00
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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.

Further Defra/APHA update on EU Exit: ‘No-deal’ scenario & impact on vets

12/03/2019 09:57:00
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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.

A helping hand for pain management in small animal practice

08/03/2019 13:53:00
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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.

EU Exit: ‘No-deal’ scenario and the impact on vets

08/03/2019 11:20:00
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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 Congress Big Issues Announced

04/03/2019 12:12:00
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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.

BSAVA’s PetSavers receives donation from Debs Foundation

25/02/2019 16:47:00
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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.

Animal Activity Licensing Regulations: Request for BSAVA members to highlight Kennel Club Survey to Clients

22/02/2019 10:34:00
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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.

Veterinary medicines regulation in the event of a no deal

21/02/2019 10:16:00
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Throughout the government’s negotiations to leave the EU on 29th March 2019 the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has developed plans for all possible outcomes, including no deal.