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Keep up to date with a wide range of short, focused news articles and awareness campaigns, covering the issues and interests of the UK small animals veterinary community today.

Previous articles have covered a diverse range of topics, from “Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month” to “Become a volunteer…”, from the latest BSAVA Congress to discussions about time management and mental health, from Avian Flu updates to “Research shows Pugs at highest risk of obesity”.

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Latest veterinary news

BSAVA invites the CMA to share their views at Congress in Manchester

13 February 2025

BSAVA has announced that it has invited the CMA to join a panel discussion and to share their views at its annual Congress event from 20-22 March. The session which is called CMA Review: Latest Update and What Can We Expect? will take place on Friday 21st March from 14.00-15.00 as part of BSAVA’s Big […]

A One Health perspective on pet parasiticides

13 February 2025

A ‘One Health’ approach to the control of pet parasites considers the broader implications of parasiticide use, balancing animal, human and environmental health. With funding support from a BSAVA PetSavers Clinical Research Project grant, Rosemary Perkins is investigating imidacloprid emissions from collar-treated dogs to assess the significance of this pollution pathway. In this article Dr […]

What is the effect of gabapentin on rabbit stress-related behaviour and activity?

11 February 2025

Gabapentin has been used as an anxiolytic in multiple species, and has been shown to reduce stress behaviours in cats and dogs, but there’s little information on its use in rabbits1. Rabbits often have high anxiety levels and stress responses in novel environments and in the presence of humans, which presents a major health and welfare […]

Supporting the Regional Community: Matt’s BSAVA Volunteer Journey

10 February 2025

We have over 350 volunteers in a range of roles at the BSAVA. From being on our regional committees, through to being the BSAVA President, there’s a whole community working together for the small animal profession. We spoke to Regional Chair, Matt Erskine, about how his volunteer journey began with us, his general role and […]

CMA publishes papers on Market Investigation into Veterinary Services for Household pets

6 February 2025

The CMA has today (6th February) published a series of working papers setting out their current assessment of the evidence they have gathered and their emerging views as part of their Market Investigation into Veterinary Services for Household pets. The papers and links to the same can be found below. Overview (PDF, 286KB) (6.2.25) How people […]

Animal Welfare Experts Call on all UK Organisations to Show Responsible Behaviours to Help Tackle Health and Welfare Crisis Caused by Brachycephaly (flat-faced) in Dogs

3 February 2025

The UK Brachycephalic Working Group (BWG) has launched a bold initiative to help address the serious health and welfare challenges often faced by dogs with brachycephalic (flat-faced) conformation. Aimed at ensuring a brighter future for these beloved pets, the initiative calls for industry-wide commitment by all UK organisations to show responsible behaviours and greater awareness […]

AMTRA launches biggest ‘Industry Survey’ to date and is calling on veterinary practice teams to have their say

31 January 2025

AMTRA has launched its biggest ever industry survey to help gather evidence and insights about the role and impact of SQPs (Suitably Qualified Persons) also known as RAMAs (Registered Animal Medicines Advisors) across the animal medicines industry. Feedback is being sought from SQPs, animal owners, retailers and veterinary teams. AMTRA is the UK’s leading regulatory body […]

Avian Influenza Prevention Zone declared for Wales

30 January 2025

In response to the increased avian influenza risk, an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) with mandatory biosecurity has been introduced across Wales from 30th January 2025. The AIPZ will require all keepers of poultry and other captive birds, irrespective of the size of the flock or how the birds are kept, to take appropriate and […]

Avian Influenza Prevention Zone declared for England and Scotland

27 January 2025

In response to a further increase in cases across England and new findings in wild birds, an avian influenza prevention zone (AIPZ) mandating enhanced biosecurity without housing came into force across the England and Scotland from noon (12:00), Saturday 24th January 2025. For areas where an AIPZ is in force, it is a legal requirement […]

The Big Issues module returns to BSAVA Congress and Expo

27 January 2025

This year’s BSAVA Congress and Expo will see delegates discussing some of the biggest issues that the veterinary profession is currently facing day-to-day, with the return of the popular ‘Big Issues’ module taking place over the three days of Congress and Expo. The first day (Thursday 20th March) will see discussions around contextualised care, a […]

Precautionary product safety warning: Dog chews from China

22 January 2025

Warnings have been issued in Netherlands, Germany, Finland and other countries regarding reports of dogs exhibiting acute neurological signs following consumption of certain chews and chew toys/bones originating in China, which have resulted in precautionary recalls and withdrawals. The EU issued alerts to Governments across Europe and UK Government Departments are actively monitoring the issue. […]

BSAVA announce award winners for 2025

16 January 2025

The BSAVA has today (16th Jan) announced the winners of their awards for 2025. The awards aim to acknowledge the unsung heroes within the veterinary profession who have made significant contributions to veterinary science, research, clinical practice, education, and the welfare of small animals. The Bourgelat Award – Professor Paulo Steagall MV, Ms, PhD, DACVAA […]

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