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Our BSAVA Welsh Region members continue to do some great work in their region by actively volunteering their time to participate in the activities of the Animal Welfare Network Wales (AWNW). Along with input from other BSAVA volunteers, our members share their expertise in supporting the work of AWNW by contributing to a number of excellent initiatives that aim to improve companion animal health and welfare.

The Government is continuing to make preparations for the UK’s departure from the EU and have begun their ‘Get Ready for Brexit’ campaign which includes DEFRA updates on preparations that relate to veterinary businesses and their clients. This will help ensure you can prepare and be ready to for the 31st of October when the UK is expected to leave the EU. To help keep our members informed, we have outlined key information below.

BSAVA has announced Colonel Alison McCourt OBE ARRC QHN L/QARANC as the keynote speaker on the second day of BSAVA Summit.

Experts have found the cutest looking rabbit face using a survey which was created to help them understand why people choose certain breeds of bunny.

The BSAVA and several other animal and veterinary organisations have come together to create The Kitten Checklist, aimed at equipping prospective owners with guidelines on adopting or buying a kitten.

The Kennel Club has approved a new official DNA testing scheme for neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis (NCL) in the Saluki following consultation with the breed’s health coordinator on behalf of the breed clubs.

The College of Animal Welfare is moving to awarding body VetSkill for all new student veterinary nurses starting from January next year. Existing students will remain on their current programme and will not be transferred. Applications are now open.

When the UK leaves the European Union (EU) it is vital that all businesses are prepared for the changes that will be required for importing and exporting goods to and from the UK. Although all of the preparations by Government may not be applicable to some veterinary businesses, it is important to be aware of the information that is available and how to access it so as to make a decision on how relevant it may or may not be to a business. Defra and APHA continue to engage with BSAVA to provide B...

There is a unknown illness affecting dogs in Norway resulting in some fatalities. The Norwegian Food Safety Authority are investigating the cause, but no conclusion has been reached. As long as the situation remains unresolved, we advise all dog owners to take the following precautions.

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Mind Matters Initiative and the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) are launching new emotional resilience courses, with the first course taking place in November this year.