BSAVA Companion - 2010, 7, July

PSS Inspector and BSAVA volunteer Pam Mosedale explains changes to the RCVS Practice Standards Scheme and how the BSAVA can help with compliance.

For centuries people have been using the dog’s remarkably sensitive nose in sports, criminal detection, security and disaster relief work. Now there’s a new job - as analytical tool for medical diagnosis and disease monitoring. John Bonner reports.

Malcolm Ness and Adrian Boswood have both published extensively in the veterinary science literature and following seminars at this year’s Congress they offer help to vets interested in publishing their research and critically evaluating the literature.

Restoring sight to an animal is one of the most satisfying veterinary achievements. Claudia Hartley explains the basis for the BSAVA’s Ophthalmology Modular course.

Surgical diseases of the head, neck and thorax are considered a challenge by surgeons. Danial Brockman of the RVC introduces the BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Head, Neck and Thoracic Surgery.

Romain Pizzi, contributor to the BSAVA Manual of Exotic Pets, has handed six manuals donated by the BSAVA to the Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Centre in Cambodia.

The WSAVA awards recognize outstanding contributions to clinical care for companion animals. 2010 winners.

Details of how to apply for PetSavers funding.

Mike runs Martin Referral Services in Warwickshire and maintains a special interest in interventional cardiology.