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Dogs with MMVD may develop reductions in PCV

18 June 2021

A new study, published in the latest issue of the Journal of Small Animal Practice (JSAP), identified an inverse relationship between packed cell volume (PCV) and the severity of myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) in dogs. The study was funded by BSAVA-PetSavers, the charitable division of the British Small Animal Veterinary Association.

PetSavers – Latest BSAVA Science Webinar provides insight into PetSavers Old Age Pets project

18 June 2021

The BSAVA PetSavers Old Age Pets citizen science project is the focus for the latest episode of the popular BSAVA Science Webinar series, which is available to members now, free of charge, via the BSAVA Webinar Library.

PetSavers – Funding the GENetic associations with dilated cardiomyopathy in DEERhounds (GENDEER) Study

17 June 2021

Emily Dutton from Cheshire Cardiology, Professor Jo Dukes-McEwan from the University of Liverpool and Professor Ottmar Distl from University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Institute for Animal Breeding and Genetics, have been awarded PetSavers funding to investigate any genetic associations with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in Deerhounds.

BSAVA responds to changing needs in the small animal profession

16 June 2021

The BSAVA have today released their strategic plan for 2021-2023. The plan outlines the aims and objectives for the BSAVA focusing on two strategic pillars: education and science, and community.

Pancytopenia spike in cats: Update

16 June 2021

Further to the recent BSAVA news article on the unexplained spike in cases of pancytopenia in cats, current investigations are focusing on a potential link between specific cat food products and the condition. As a result, the Food Standards Agency (FSA), Food Standards Scotland and Defra are advising cat owners not to feed their cats specific cat food products.

The future of EMS – SPVS Survey

15 June 2021

SPVS has been working with RCVS on how best to improve the access and quality of EMS for students. The future of the profession depends on ensuring we have well motivated, confident graduates who will be happy and effective in their role.

BSAVA publishes new end of life collection with a pastoral focus

11 June 2021

The BSAVA is addressing the less frequently considered pastoral aspect of this important topic with the publication of a series of resources around end of life care and decision-making, designed to help support clients and the practice team.

BSAVA launches new Lab Method Performance Verification Help Tool

10 June 2021

The BSAVA has launched a new lab method performance verification help tool to support the new updates to the RCVS Practice Standards Scheme (PSS).

RVC looking into recent spike in pancytopenia in cats

9 June 2021

The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) is appealing to vets in general practice and referral hospitals across the UK to take part in a survey to investigate a mysterious spike in severe feline pancytopenia cases, a condition which can be fatal in cats.

Crackdown on livestock worrying in England and Wales

9 June 2021

New measures introduced through the Kept Animals Bill

Government launches second Animal Welfare Bill to protect pets, livestock and wild animals

8 June 2021

New powers to crack down on puppy smuggling and increased protections for farm animals will be brought in under new legislation set to be introduced by the Government in Parliament today (8 June).

Conservative low-flow anaesthetic techniques could lead to reduced carbon footprint for veterinary practices

4 June 2021

Oxygen and inhaled anaesthetic agent consumption could be significantly reduced if anaesthetic procedures were audited and adapted, found a new study, published in the Journal of Small Animal Practice (JSAP). This in turn could lead to reduced greenhouse gas emissions and financial expenditure.

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