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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

BVNA ‘Protect the Title’ surveys receive over 12,000 responses

21 February 2023

The British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) have today released preliminary results from recent surveys in support of their campaign for statutory protection of the title ‘veterinary nurse’. The surveys, which were open between 26th September and 31st December 2022, sought to provide an overview of how those within the veterinary profession feel about this issue, […]

Brucella canis: BSAVA Scientific Information Document

20 February 2023

In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of companion animals imported into the UK. In some cases, little is known about the medical history of the animals and therefore, the risk of importing diseases which are not endemic in the UK is increasing. Brucella canis is one such disease which not only affects animals but it also has zoonotic potential.

BSAVA invests in next-generation clinical resource

16 February 2023

BSAVA has announced they are investing in the start-up company that owns VETbytes. VETbytes is a revolutionary point-of-care clinical resource that gives small animal veterinary professionals critical access to the latest evidence-based information. It offers a library of concise clinical summaries that are drawn from global guidelines and peer-reviewed journals and has an exciting product […]

Nurses – the key to a harmonious practice?

13 February 2023

Empowered nurses are an incredible force. With insight into nearly all aspects of the practice, clinical knowledge and people skills, nurses are uniquely placed to ensure a practice runs efficiently and effectively. But harnessing the full potential of this team isn’t easy. Depending on the circumstances it can require structural changes, a shift in organisation […]

BSAVA ‘Day in the Life of’ dramas to highlight real case scenarios at Congress 2023

8 February 2023

In the “real world” of veterinary medicine, things don’t happen like they do in a lecture. There are so many other influences over the outcome of cases and decision making during the consult process. Through a combination of live acting, clinical CPD, paraprofessional skills and interactive discussions, the ‘Day in the Life of’ sessions at […]

Research explores the effect of pterygoid bone medialization on BOAS severity and surgical outcome in brachycephalic dogs

7 February 2023

University of Cambridge vet student Sze Lynn Yuen reports on her BSAVA PetSavers-funded research project entitled Effect of pterygoid bone medialization on nasopharyngeal narrowing and surgical outcome in dogs with brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome. Brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS) is a multi-lesional disease arising from the artificial selection of the ‘flat-faced’ feature consisting of a shortened […]

Introducing BSAVA Clinical Rounds!

7 February 2023

The eagle-eyed among you may have noticed that we’ve renamed the BSAVA Diagnostic Rounds to Clinical Rounds. The Diagnostic Rounds were set up to deliver evening sessions on diagnostic interpretation, but after some feedback from our members, we’ve now widened the subject areas to include medical and surgery clinical cases. BSAVA Clinical Rounds are a […]

Celebrating Student Volunteering Week!

6 February 2023

Entering its 22nd year, Student Volunteering Week takes place on 6th – 12th February, aiming to celebrate the impact of student volunteers across the UK. Here at the BSAVA, we have 23 Student Representatives from each veterinary school around the country. The idea of being a Student Rep is that you are a channel for […]

MMI to run Neurodiversity stream at BSAVA Congress

2 February 2023

The RCVS Mind Matters Initiative have partnered with the British Small Animal Veterinary Association to run a neurodiversity stream as part of the annual BSAVA Congress. The congress, which is due to take place at the Manchester Central Convention Complex from 23 – 25 March 2023, will include over 130 hours of continuing professional development […]

BSAVA announce award winners for 2023

1 February 2023

The BSAVA has announced the award winners for 2023. The BSAVA awards recognise outstanding contributions in the field of small animal veterinary practice, celebrating the veterinary profession’s unsung heroes. The recipients of 2023 will receive their awards in a ceremony at BSAVA Congress 2023, taking place in Manchester in March. The Bourgelat Award – Dr […]

Early bird registration for BSAVA Congress 2023 has been extended until 2nd February!

27 January 2023

Need more time? You’ve got it! We’ve extended the deadline for early bird registrations for BSAVA Congress 2023 until Thursday 2nd February. We have had a great response so far, but we know everyone’s time is precious, and after hearing your feedback, we have listened. To help support you, we are extending the deadline to […]

Research shows Pugs at highest risk of obesity

27 January 2023

With many making healthy new year’s resolutions, vets and welfare organisations are urging Pug owners to ensure their pets are well-exercised and aren’t overweight, in a bid to tackle the serious health and welfare complications associated with obesity. Research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), a member of the Brachycephalic Working Group which works to improve the […]

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