BSAVA Companion - 2011, 9, September

JSAP impact factor increases, BSAVA support for VBF programme and more

It is estimated that 75% of the new diseases that emerged in humans over the last century originated in animals. So why have we taken so little interest? John Bonner talks to Professor Michael Day about the One Medicine project.

Guest speaker at Congress 2012 is Lord Robert Winston, Professor of Science and Society and Emeritus Professor of Fertility Studies at Imperial College.

An introduction to BSAVA Postgraduate Certificates in Small Animal Medicine and Small Animal Surgery.

PetSavers photography competition and Christmas cards.

Migrating foreign bodies are a frequent cause of soft tissue infection in small animals. Federica Rossi explains how diagnostic imaging can be used to track and help remove them.

Hans Kooistra believes that primary hyperaldosteronism may be one of the most under-diagnosed conditions in small animal practice. An introduction to his Congress lecture.

Introduction to the largest international veterinary event ever to be held in the UK.

Claude Bourgelat was the inspiration behind the opening of Lyon Veterinary School in 1762, the first time people were trained to care for sick animals.

Jolle Kirpensteijn reflects on the WSAVA’s recent achievements. Also, an introduction to 2011 World Congress and Professor Ellen Bjerkas explains the role of the WSAVA’s Financial Advisory Committee.

After growing up and training in South Africa, Michelle moved to the UK where she has worked in mixed and small animal practice. She’s Chair of the BSAVA Membership Development Committee.

Changes, events and key people at the Southern Region.