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Adnexal problems in brachycephalics: a multitude of sins
BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2023Authors: Ingrid Allgoewer, Claudia Hartley, Elizabeth Giuliano, Ellen Coker and Rachael GrundonA panel discussion in association with the British Association of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (BrAVO).
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An introduction to neurodiversity
BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2023Authors: Kirstie Pickles and Anthony FrielExploring neurodiversity
- What is neurodiversity? Common language used, and what not to use
- Big picture thinking - why diversity and inclusion matters
- To discuss wider conversations in society
Different not less
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Analgesia and anaesthesia in veterinary dental practice
BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2023Authors: Tristan Merlin and Alix FreemanPerioperative anaesthesia/analgesia/pharmacology for the FCGS cat
- Learn how to manage perioperative pain in FCGS patients
- Learn to anticipate and manage comorbidities in FCGS patients
- Understand the expected outcomes in FCGS patients following full mouth extractions and the implications for ongoing medical management
Discussion of the use of the ultrasound guided trigeminal nerve block and alternative intubation techniques
- Learn how to perform alternative intubation techniques
- Identify when a transmylohyoid intubation might be beneficial
- Understand the use and applications of the ultrasound guided trigeminal nerve block
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Brachycephalic corneal issues, enough to make you cry?
BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2023Authors: Elizabeth Giuliano and Ingrid AllgoewerTear film problems
- Appreciate the varied causes of tear film abnormalities
- Be able to work up tear film abnormalities
- Be able to appropriately treat tear film issues
Corneal pigmentation
- Be able to clearly identify risk factors for corneal pigmentation
- Be able to appropriately treat corneal pigment
- Be able to appreciate corneal pigment as a marker for other disease conditions
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Brachycephalic eyelids
BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2023Authors: Ingrid Allgoewer and Claudia HartleyI. Medial entropion
- Be able to assess eyelid conformation
- Be able to diagnose and identify the consequences of macropalpebral fissure
- Understand the treatment options for macropalpebral fissure
II. Diamond eye
- Understand the causes of diamond eye
- Be able to diagnose and identify the consequences of diamond eye and their significance
- Understand the treatment options for diamond eye
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Brachycephalic eyelids II
BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2023Authors: Ingrid Allgoewer and Elizabeth GiulianoDermoids: what are they and what can I do
- Be able to identify a dermoid
- Be able to appreciate risk factors for dermoids
- Be able to identify suitable treatment for dermoids
II. Splitting hairs: ectopic cilia and distychia
- Be able to identify the typical presentation of ectopic cilia
- Be able to identify the typical presentation of clinical distichiasis
- Be able to identify the appropriate treatment modalities for distichiasis and their limitations
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Brachycephalic third eyelid problems
BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2023Authors: Claudia Hartley and Elizabeth GiulianoCherry eye repair
- Be able to identify the typical signalment of a primary prolapsed nictitans gland
- Be able to identify appropriate treatment for a prolapsed nictitans gland
- Understand the reasons behind the treatment options, the risk factors for reprolapse and which cases may be best referred
Other third eyelid problems
- Be able to identify common third eyelid gland pathology
- Be able to work up third eyelid gland pathology
- Be able to appropriately treat third eyelid gland pathology
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Challenges in the diabetic cat
BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2023Authors: Chris Scudder, Gina Parkes, Carolina Albuquerque, James Yeates and Lucy WatkinsChallenges in the diabetic cat
- Understand the financial costs of managing the diabetic cat
- Understand the lifestyle implications of owning a diabetic cat
- To be able to tailor the treatment of diabetes to the resources of the client / pet
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Dental anaesthesia: it’s teamwork
BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2023Authors: Tristan Merlin and Alix FreemanSpecific anaesthetic considerations for dentistry patients, multimodal analgesia and pharmacology for dentistry patients
- Understanding how vets and nurses can work together to achieve the best anaesthetic outcomes in the dentistry suite
- Understand the specific anaesthetic challenges posed by dentistry patients
- Understand analgesic and anaesthetic drug selection for dentistry procedures
Local anaesthetic nerve blocks for dentistry
- Understand the neuroanatomy of the trigeminal nerve
- Understand the pharmacology of local anaesthetic drugs used commonly in dentistry
- Identify the appropriate local anaesthetic technique for your dental surgical procedure
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Dental radiography: it’s teamwork
BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2023Authors: Sarah Ramsden and Jose Almansa RuizPrinciples of dental radiography, acquiring dental radiographs
- Understand the different techniques used for taking dental radiographs
- Learn how to appropriately mount and display radiographic films/plates for reviewing purposes
- Identify and correct various dental radiography faults
Overview of radiographic interpretation
- Understand which teeth should be radiographed
- Identify normal dental radiographic anatomy
- Identify common dental radiographic pathology
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Developing a chemo clinic and the ethics of treating cancer
BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2023Authors: David Killick, Owen Davies, Katherine Smallwood, Richard Corrigan and Lucy WatkinA panel discussion on developing a chemo clinic and the ethics of treating cancer. Session sponsored by Hill’s.
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Diagnostic top tips in exotic species
BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2023Authors: Matt Rendle and Jo Hinde-MegarityBirds and reptiles
- Understand good, welfare minded handling
- Understand how to take optimal welfare minded blood samples
- Understand how to take good radiographs, while maintaining good welfare
Small mammals
- Understand good, welfare minded handling
- Understand how to take optimal welfare minded blood samples
- Understand how to take good radiographs, while maintaining good welfare
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Diaphragmatic rupture
BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2023Authors: Aoife Ryan and Dan KennyTop tips on diaphragmatic rupture and biopsy of abdominal structures.
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Different types of lymphoma and leukaemia
BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2023Author Owen DaviesInteractive case-based discussion on diagnosing and managing common, and less-common types of canine and feline lymphoma.
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Ethical, financial and social considerations for the treatment of feline acromegaly
BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2023Authors: Chris Scudder, Joe Fenn, Gina Parkes, James Yeates and Helen WilsonEthical, financial and social considerations for the treatment of feline acromegaly
- Understand the health implications of having uncontrolled acromegaly
- Understand long term management of a cat undergoing hypophysectomy or radiotherapy
- Understand the cost implications of treatment of the cat with acromegaly
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Exotic species first aid
BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2023Authors: Craig Tessyman and Adina ValentineBirds and reptiles
- Understand how to gather a quick and comprehensive history from an owner (Blame Free!)
- Understand how to give analgesia and fluids optimally
- Understand how to physically triage the patient
Small mammals
- Understand how to gather a quick and comprehensive history from an owner (Blame Free!)
- Understand how to give analgesia and fluids optimally
- Understand how to physically triage the patient
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Feline acromegaly
BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2023Authors: Chris Scudder and Joe FennMaking a diagnosis
- Which patients should be tested for acromegaly
- Which diagnostic tests are used to make a diagnosis of acromegaly
- What are the common co-morbidities of a patient with acromegaly
Treatment options
- Describe the advantages and disadvantages of medical management of acromegaly
- Describe the advantages and disadvantages of surgical management of acromegaly
- Describe the advantages and disadvantages of radiotherapy to manage acromegaly
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How can we determine quality of life for exotic species?
BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2023Authors: Craig Tessyman, Adina Valentine, Jo Hinde-Megarity, Richard Corrigan and Matt RendleHow can we determine quality of life for exotic species
- Understand how species show pain and distress and how to explain these signs to owners
- Understand how to QOL assessment document for long term use by veterinary team and owners
- Understand how to set welfare boundaries and stick to them with owners, methods to help with compliance
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How to diagnose lymphoma in 2023
BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2023Authors: Nicholas Ilchyshyn and Owen DaviesI. What samples should I take?
- Review of cytologic principles of diagnosis
- Discuss pros / cons of using histology, flow or PARR to confirm a diagnosis where cytology is equivocal in both dogs and cats
- Outline WHO classification of canine lymphoma using flow + cytology, or histology
What prognostic factors are helpful?
- Outline the most important prognostic factors in dogs and in cats
- Discuss importance of treatment choice in prognosis in cats and dogs
- Discuss utility of staging tests
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How to get the most out of your ultrasound machine
BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2023Author Camilla EdwardsIn this session we will break down the barriers to you using your ultrasound machine – what is stopping you from using your ultrasound machine – is it lack of time? Is your own self belief in your skills holding you back? Do you not know where to start with the buttons and knobs on your machine? Not sure where to get the best training? After this 35 minute lecture you will feel ready to take the next step to improving your ultrasound skills.
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How to treat lymphoma in 2023
BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2023Authors: Katherine Smallwood and Owen DaviesPractical approach to treating canine lymphoma
- Discuss the factors to consider when choosing a treatment for canine lymphoma
- Give examples of how different cases of lymphoma may be treated differently
- Outline rescue therapies for canine lymphoma
Practical approach to treating feline lymphoma
- Discuss the factors to consider when choosing a treatment for feline lymphoma
- Give examples of how different cases of lymphoma may be treated differently
- Outline rescue therapies for feline lymphoma
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I suspect a soft tissue injury… what should I do?
BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2023Authors: Kevin Parsons, Lowri Davies, Jo Murrell and Carrie TooleyA panel discussion in association with the British Veterinary Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Association (BVRSMA).
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Inclusive communication in neurodivergent teams
BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2023Authors: Laura Playforth and Carl MayND in teams: the importance of allyship
- How to be an ally and be inclusive when you have ND people on your team
Communication considerations
- Language to use, and how communication considerations can demonstrate psychological safety in the workplace
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Is this leukaemia?
BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2023Authors: David Killick and Nicholas IlchyshynHow to manage a cytopenic patient
- Understand when to worry about cell counts; and which cell counts are most important
- Discuss investigation of a cytopenic case
- Describe a practical approach to febrile and afebrile neutropenia
Abnormal circulating cells? What now?
- Review biology of leukaemias and differentiation / overlap with lymphomas
- Overview of cytology of acute and chronic leukaemias
- Understand utility of flow cytometry to classify lymphocytosis
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Just scratching the surface: corneal disease in brachycephalics
BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2023Authors: Ingrid Allgoewer, Claudia Hartley, Elizabeth Giuliano, Ellen Coker and Rachael GrundonA panel discussion in association with the British Association of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (BrAVO).
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Management of feline diabetes mellitus
BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2023Authors: Chris Scudder and Gina ParkesInitial treatment of diabetes mellitus
- Understand the commonly used insulin types in the UK
- Understand the different monitoring strategies for the first 24 to 48 hours after diagnosis of the diabetic cat
- Understand the different longer term monitoring strategies of the diabetic cat
The benefits of nurse clinics for diabetes
- How frequently should the diabetic cat be examined at the veterinary clinic
- Use of urine testing when monitoring the diabetic patient
- Understand nutritional recommendations / guidance of the diabetic patient
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Moving forward: how can we cultivate more inclusive working?
BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2023Authors: Kirstie Pickles, Nikki McLeod, Laura Playforth, Sam Butler Davies and Andy GreenMoving forward: how can we cultivate more inclusive working?
- What does the research show? What does reasonable adjustment look like
- As leaders, how can we improve culture and be inclusive
- Lived experience from veterinary professionals, sharing insights, challenges and ideas
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Neurodiversity: the challenges of diagnosis
BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2023Authors: Andy Green, Laura Playforth, Samantha Hiew and Anthony FrielThe challenges of diagnosis
- Understanding what value a Dx can bring, and what it can’t, and why you might not want to do this
- Considering the holistic person - not just a label
- Supporting someone going through the assessment - or trying to get assessed
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Obesity in puppies and kittens: how to prevent it and how to manage it
BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2023Author Georgia Woods-LeeRoyal Canin session. Obesity is a complex and challenging disease to manage in adults and even more so when it occurs in puppies and kittens. A far more successful strategy would be to prevent obesity occurring in the first place. The session will look at the use of evidence-based growth charts and how they play a key role in preventing obesity by highlighting those at risk. Growth charts are also an important monitoring tool that can be used for safe management of obesity during the growth phase.
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Practical anaesthesia for exotic species
BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2023Authors: Craig Tessyman and Adina ValentineBirds and reptiles
- Understand the agents that can be used safely
- Understand the best circuits and equipment to use
- Understand how ventilation works and if pre oxygenation is sensible or needed
Small mammals
- Understand the agents that can be used safely
- Understand the best circuits and equipment to use
- Understand how ventilation works and if pre oxygenation is sensible or needed
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RCVS Knowledge: help, I’ve just dispensed the wrong tablets
BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2023Author Pam MosedalePam Mosedale discusses dispensary errors. In association with RCVS Knowledge.
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Responsible use of antibiotics in exotic species
BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2023Authors: Matt Rendle, Jo Hinde-Megarity and Adina ValentineResponsible use of antibiotics in exotic species
- Understand the need for doing bacteriology cultures and using targeted antibiotics
- Understand how antibiotic resistance works and can be prevented
- Understand how to manage owners when using long term antibiotics with a palliative care plan
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Soft tissue injuries in the athlete: this is where we have to go to get it right
BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2023Authors: Jo Murrell and Lowri DaviesAthletes are tough cookies!
- Know the concepts of placebo / nocebo effects
- Understand how sports training can affect pain threshold
- Know how to score pain in athlete dogs
What to do if soft tissue injury is suspected in a sports dog
- Understand the consequences of strict rest on an athlete
- Have a basic understanding of the rehab program for a soft tissue injury in an athlete dog
- Know what not to do and when to refer
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Soft tissue injuries in the pet dog: don’t worry, it will heal… or will it?
BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2023Authors: Jo Murrell and Carrie TooleySurely, it can’t be painful, it is just a habit now?
- Understand the link between chronic pain and anxiety and other behaviour changes
- Know when to advise a pain relief treatment trial
- Have a basic knowledge of pain medications to use in chronic soft tissue injuries
Pain: is it all in the head?
- Understand how some behaviours such as anxiety can affect soft tissues and soft tissue healing
- Understand the interactions between behaviour (including breed traits) and posture / gait
- Understand how behaviour can positively or negatively influence recovery and compliance to treatment
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Soft tissue injury: back to basics
BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2023Authors: Lowri Davies and Jo MurrellI. Soft tissue anatomy and the healing process
- Revise the basic architecture of muscle/fascia/ligament/tendon
- Describe and understand the different phases of soft tissue healing
- Understand the importance of the site of injury on the healing process and consequences
II. Soft tissue injury: where pain begins
- Revise the basics of inflammatory pain
- Understand the difference between nociception and pain, peripheral and central sensitisation
- Understand how untreated/chronically damaged soft tissue can lead to chronic pain
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Soft tissue injury: surgical treatment or rehab, or both?
BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2023Authors: Kevin Parsons and Lowri DaviesSurgical repair of common soft tissue injuries
- Know the different grades of ligament / tendon / muscle tear
- Recognise when an injury requires surgical repair
- Understand the basics of surgical repair for tendon / muscle / ligament tear
When should rehab be suggested for soft tissue injury
- Know why timing is critical in soft tissue injury
- Understand how rehab can positively influence soft tissue healing
- Have a basic knowledge of modalities that can influence soft tissue healing
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Supporting neurodivergent clients and students
BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2023Authors: Jade Statt and Kirstie PicklesSupporting ND clients
Supporting ND vet and nursing students
- Key challenges that ND face as a customer accessing services
- What your practice can do to make interactions easier
- How to support students in your practice
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The DNA of effective complaint resolution - ‘it’s not the act, it’s how you react’
BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2023Author Jennie JonesA VCMS workshop on the DNA of effective complaint resolution - ‘it’s not the act, it’s how you react’
- Provide an overview of how the VCMS works with veterinary practices and clients to resolve ongoing complaints
- Look at the core components that make up the DNA of confident and compassionate complaint resolution in practice
- Explore briefly how complaints support quality improvement and engaging our teams in that process.
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The RVN’s role in preventative medicine of exotic species
BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2023Authors: Matt Rendle and Jo Hinde-MegarityBirds and reptiles
- Understand how to discuss awkward situations with clients without alienating the client’s bond, including euthanasia and rehoming
- Understand what the common disease processes are that we can prevent and how to sell these requirements to the client
- Understand how to find (and create) evidence-based information on husbandry and veterinary care
Small mammals
- Understand how to discuss awkward situations with clients without alienating the client’s bond, including euthanasia and rehoming
- Understand what the common disease processes are that we can prevent and how to sell these requirements to the client
- Understand how to find (and create) evidence-based information on husbandry and veterinary care
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The dental marathon: what should we consider?
BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2023Authors: Alix Freeman, Stacey Parker, Tristan Merlin and Rob DavisA panel discussion on the dental marathon, in association with the British Veterinary Dental Association (BVDA).
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The importance of dental radiography
BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2023Authors: Jose Almansa Ruiz, Stacey Parker, Kirsty Perry, Rob Davis, Ceri Owen and Alix FreemanA panel discussion on the importance of dental radiography, in association with the British Veterinary Dental Association (BVDA).
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The importance of potassium in cardiac disease I
BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2023Author Rachel JamesA presentation in association with VetPlus.
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The many faces of plasma cell tumours
BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2023Authors: David Killick and Katherine SmallwoodMultiple myeloma: presentation, diagnosis and treatment
- Discuss common clinical presentations and paraneoplastic phenomena
- Give a practical approach to diagnostic tests and investigations
- Review treatment of multiple myeloma
The other faces of plasma cell tumours
- Outline common anatomic sites and presentations
- Give a practical approach to diagnostic tests and investigations
- Discuss treatment options for common sites
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The polydipsic cat!
BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2023Authors: Hannah Walker and Carolina AlbuquerquePUPD in cats
- What are the common differentials of pu/pd
- To be able to describe a logical stepwise investigative process of the pu/pd cat
- To be able to interpret routine diagnostic test results in light of a presentation of pu/pd
Diabetic diagnostics: has anything changed?
- Understand the uses and limitations of fructosamine testing in cats
- To discuss the impact of stress on glycaemic tests and when to retest the stressed cat
- To understand the advantages and disadvantages of performing health screening at time of diagnosis of diabetes
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Top tips: Anaesthesia, GDV and C-section
BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2023Authors: Aoife Ryan and Dan KennyAnaesthesia support for the acute abdomen; GDV top tips; C-section do’s and don’ts.
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Top tips: The acute abdomen (part I)
BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2023Authors: Akash Alexandre and Owen GlennPerforming a basic exlap; stress free splenectomy.
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Top tips: The acute abdomen (part II)
BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2023Author Akash AlexandreGastrotomy and enterotomy techniques; enterectomy: do’s and don’ts.
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Updates to Cats Protection neutering voucher scheme and the impact of veterinary capacity issues on the charity sector
BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2023Authors: Alison Richards and Jame ClementsCats Protection will be running a session in the Exhibition Theatre where Jane Clements (Head of Neutering) will explain how their new voucher scheme should make it easier for more vets to offer low-cost neutering and Alison Richards (Head of Clinical Services) will discuss how charities might be able to support the vet profession with charity work further in the future.
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“It’s just a soft tissue injury, it will be fine…” Think again!
BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2023Authors: Kevin Parsons, Lowri Davies, Jo Murrell and Carrie TooleyA panel discussion in association with the British Veterinary Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Association (BVRSMA).
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