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PetSavers – BSAVA PetSavers supporting antimicrobial resistance research

7 September 2021

Gavin Paterson is currently Senior Lecturer in Molecular and Applied Microbiology at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh. He was awarded BSAVA PetSavers funding to supervise a Master’s Degree by Research project entitled Exploiting the healthy microflora to develop new treatments for Staphylococcus pseudintermedius infection in canine atopic dermatitis.

Pet abduction to be made new criminal offence in crackdown on pet theft

3 September 2021

A new criminal offence for pet abduction is set to be introduced under government plans to crack down on pet theft following a reported rise in pets being stolen during the pandemic. The new law will recognise the welfare of animals and that pets are valued as more than property.

Pancytopenia in cats: Update

1 September 2021

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland have issued an update following an investigation of recalled cat food over concerns of a potential link to feline pancytopenia.

BSAVA PetSavers partners with the British Hen Welfare Trust to offer new student grant

1 September 2021

BSAVA PetSavers has partnered with the British Hen Welfare Trust (BHWT) to jointly fund a generous grant for an undergraduate student research project in chicken veterinary health. Applications for the £2500 grant will open on 1st September 2021 and close on 15th December 2021.

PetSavers – BSAVA PetSavers partners with the British Hen Welfare Trust to offer new student grant

1 September 2021

New powers to tackle cruel puppy smuggling move step closer

23 August 2021

New plans to crack down on puppy smuggling and ban the import of dogs with cropped ears or docked tails have been set out by the UK Government.

Pet Travel – Update on Completion of AHCs by OVs

18 August 2021

BSAVA are aware that for companion animal OVs, completing AHCs relating to pet travel can prove challenging and time consuming.

Study supports regular proteinuria monitoring during masitinib treatment

17 August 2021

A new study, published in the Journal of Small Animal Practice (JSAP), supports the use of weekly proteinuria monitoring during the first month of masitinib treatment for neoplasia. Furthermore, the study suggests that a urine protein: creatinine greater than 0.5 should prompt reassessment within one week

BSAVA announces Congress 2021 Clinical Abstract Award Winners

12 August 2021

The BSAVA has announced joint winners for the Best Online Clinical Abstract Award for Congress 2021. Inigo Sanz-Gonzales, ECVIM cardiology resident in training at the University of Edinburgh, and Ditte Erika Leth Vasby, a senior veterinarian in companion animal general medicine and dermatology at the University of Copenhagen were selected as the Award’s joint winners, from more than 125 high calibre research submissions from around the world.

BSAVA’s Emotional Resilience Skills Programme Returns

4 August 2021

The British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) has teamed up with RCVS Mind Matters Initiative and Two Roads Charity, to reschedule their emotional resilience CPD attendance courses which were postponed due to COVID-19.

VMD Update on Special Imports Scheme (SIS)

2 August 2021

The VMD is in the process of updating its Special Imports Scheme (SIS) section on the VMD website so as to comply with new legislation. Progress on the project was put on hold due to the Pandemic and it has only recently been re-started.

Vetfit Virtual event set to ‘Raise the Bar’ this September

28 July 2021

Vetfit are hosting their inaugural event on 17th September, 2021, to encourage individuals and practices to 'Raise the Bar' for wellbeing.

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