It is hoped new findings could lead to improvements in the treatment of canine periodontal disease, one of the most common diagnoses seen by practising vets.
Nominations for the awards – created by Burgess Pet Care to recognise the efforts of the veterinary community for rabbits and guinea pigs – can now be made until 8 October.
Pirbright researchers studied what happens to foot-and-mouth disease between outbreaks and how it is able to maintain itself in a population once the initial infection is over.
“We hope this book helps veterinary and animal professionals globally, who are faced with the often challenging task of protecting the welfare of brachycephalic animals” – Rowena Packer of the RVC.
Acai was brought to North Downs Specialist Referrals in Bletchingley, Surrey, after he was discovered to have a squamous cell carcinoma on the underside of his tongue.
University of the West of Scotland, with support from the Waltham Petcare Science Institute, featured a study of 1,199 participants, with vast majority saying pets had provided a positive effect on well-being.
“Only by working together using a science-led approach to counter misinformation about rabies can we improve public understanding about the risk” – Emma Taylor, Surrey School of Veterinary Medicine.
Senior vice-president Mandisa Greene hosts event as RCVS honours veterinary professionals who go “above and beyond” at its annual honours and awards evening.
A year after the launch of its Good Workplaces Initiative, BVA reveals statistics showing 47% of vets feel their workplace is “only fairly good”, with 9% describing theirs as “not good”.
Charity regulator requests further information regarding fund-raising initiative used to evacuate more than 150 at-risk animals and Nowzad staff from Afghanistan.
The pan-European IVC Evidensia Care Fund has now helped 600 animals since being set up in 2020 to help pets whose owners are facing serious financial challenges.
Delegates will get the chance to attend Manchester Central for BSAVA Congress 2022 (24 to 26 March) or get involved online via an interactive virtual platform.
“The situation we’re seeing in dog rescue now is a crippling perfect storm for many of them” – Karen Green, rehoming partner manager at Agria Pet Insurance.
CVO Christine Middlemiss has confirmed the single case, adding that the UK’s overall risk status for BSE remains ”controlled” and that no risk exists to food safety or public health.
The study looked at liver tissue samples submitted to a commercial veterinary laboratory, with 4,584 histopathology reports of canine liver tissue included in analysis.
