Guidelines on professional wellness, reproduction and direct zoonoses, as well as an updated set of its vaccination guidelines, will be unveiled at WSAVA Congress in Lisbon from 27 to 29 September.
Scientists hope the latest study based on VetCompass programme data will allow for more targeted health care to be provided for the breed and also aid potential owners.
A total of 1,400 people have taken part in the project to date, but professionals and students are still being urged to get involved, regardless of their individual circumstances.
Document calls for an immediate rethink of policy relating to the disease in England, which its authors say is cruel, wasteful and “fundamentally wrong” – but Defra dismisses its claims.
A dedicated stream, focusing on key current and future issues for veterinary sector leaders, is being offered to delegates attending the event in June.
Vet and clinical animal behaviourist Kendal Shepherd and canine behaviourist Helen Howell publish open letter describing behaviour of officers in incident as evidence of “a lack of appropriate training”.
RCVS fellow Mark Bowen will present on vaccination, serology and guttural pouch lavage as a combination of tools to keep highly contagious infection at bay.
Analysis published by the 2023 PDSA Animal Wellbeing (PAW) Report suggests 48% of veterinary professionals had seen an increase in the number of dogs being euthanised on behavioural grounds.
Use of independent and unvalidated genetic testing for certain myopathies is growing among many owners, despite lack of evidence, with seemingly normal animals being euthanised in some cases.
New panel is reviewing association’s stance on alternative pet diet programmes, while American study suggesting vegan diet can have health benefits receives criticism.
Company encouraged animal health professionals to access its CPD-accredited training module, which it promoted ahead of World Hand Hygiene Day on 5 May.
Veterinary professionals and students are being encouraged to take part in the project, regardless of whether they have a disability or chronic illness.
PDSA officials say the findings of their PAW Report show the need for tighter rules and warn it would be ‘unconscionable’ for the Kept Animals Bill not to become law.
