A considered approach to opioid use06 May 2018Though opioids still have a place in veterinary analgesia, there is a growing body of evidence which suggests that they should not be considered the gold standard for perioperative analgesia
The changing world of veterinary finance08 May 2018Aileen Boyle, managing director of Braemar Finance, talks about the role of finance in the profession and offers opinion on how practices can improve their profitability and cashflow
“Gentle care is as important for students as it is for cows” 06 May 2018“Gilbert and Sullivan is in our DNA as Englishmen” said the light opera enthusiast, and most in the discussion group agreed with him. It’s amazing what can be taken as fact, especially if it’s said on…
Transition management for dairy herds23 Apr 2018A look at the impacts of block calving and the importance of vet-farmer communication
New pet-labelling scheme proposed22 May 2018A report published in the Journal of Veterinary Behaviour calls for a "pet-labeling scheme" to enable informed decision making by consumers about the types of animals they keep. The Brighton-based Ani…
Veterinary practices urged to take feline blood pressure17 May 2018Practices are being urged to take feline blood pressure at least once a year in cats over seven years of age, as recommended by ISFM (International Society of Feline Medicine). The move follows recent…
Equal access to therapeutics and animal welfare top WSAVA priorities14 May 2018A campaign to create equal access to veterinary therapeutics globally and the launch of its Global Guidelines for Companion Animal Welfare are the WSAVA’s priorities for 2018. President-Elect Shane Ry…
RCVS Council reforms approved by Parliament10 May 2018Significant reforms will now take place to the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Council after a Legislative Reform Order (LRO) on the College’s governance arrangements received Ministerial …
New cat care programme launched08 May 2018International Cat Care and its veterinary division, the ISFM (International Society of Feline Medicine), launched a new programme at BSAVA Congress. Entitled CatCareforLife, it is a blueprint for how …
Results of the 2018 RCVS Council election announced02 May 2018The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has announced the results of this year’s RCVS Council election, which saw another year of encouraging levels of participation and turnout. The results, …
BSAVA welcomes new president02 May 2018Incoming BSAVA President Philip Lhermette will champion 21st century education, drive the veterinary agenda forward and build on the holistic vision of support for the profession established by his pr…
