New restrictions preventing non-commercial imports of more than two kilogrammes are necessary to reduce the risk of the disease entering Britain, officials say.
The event, formerly known as the BSAVA’s Scottish Congress, will feature 28 lectures, 4 practicals and 10 hours of CPD across streams for vets, VNs and the banner of “open to all”.
Two-year-old flat-coated retriever thought to have licked material close to or on a dead fish at a lakeside showed signs of distress in 10 minutes and, despite CPR, died 45 minutes later.
The public is being urged to sign an online petition demanding a bill that could lead to a ban on the import of dogs with cropped ears becomes law, following a post by the reality TV star.
The VMG says ‘urgent work’ is needed to encourage young people to consider a veterinary career, after initial data showed a sharp fall in the number of places being taken up compared to last year.
Noel Fitzpatrick said the time was right for the switch, which will see Fitzpatrick Referrals Oncology and Soft Tissue site at Guildford renamed AURA Veterinary.
Free downloadable resources are available to rescue centres to help them support the campaign by organising and promoting their own events between 19 and 23 September.
Association calls again for a tightening of pet import measures as data shows 107 cases of Brucella canis from start of 2020 up to July this year – with just three recorded before 2020.
The WSAVA’s "Guidelines for the Recognition, Assessment and Treatment of Pain" is undergoing peer review prior to publication, but will be launched to members at congress in Peru in October.
College consultation is underway on proposed changes to guidance, but critics, including a former member of its council, argued the process is not addressing fundamental questions about the plans.
Researchers hope a partnership with one of the UK’s biggest care providers will enable the development of a new tool to assess patients’ quality of life.
A cat that appeared to have been left partially paralysed after jumping off a sofa was soon found to need life-saving care when examined at a Hampshire vet hospital.
The BVA and BSAVA have both reiterated the importance of vet professionals using PPE, submitting samples for testing and reporting positive results so health authorities can take follow-up action.
