BSAVA Companion - 2012, 10, October

BSAVA funding CPD in Sub-Saharan Africa and more

The BSAVA is frequently asked to comment on or contribute to matters of government and other official policy. How your input has helped in previous consultations.

It’s four years since the BBC’s Pedigree Dogs Exposed highlighted inherited diseased in dogs bred from an artificially shallow gene pool. John Bonner looks at progress in improving the health and welfare of these puppies.

Author of The Selfish Gene, outspoken atheist, and Fellow of New College Oxford, Richard Dawkins will give the 2013 Congress Special Lecture.

Marc Abraham is one of the country’s most prominent ‘media’ vets and at Congress will talk about the importance of communication strategies.

Over the last decade, the number and variety of exotic pets seen in general practice has greatly increased, as has owner expectations. Practices need to be on top of the specialist nursing requirements needed.

PetSavers wants vets, VNs and clients to share their pictures in the annual PetSavers photography competition.

Lindsay Kellett-Gregory summarizes a PetSavers funded study into the efficacy of anti-platelet drugs in reducing clot formation in IMHA.

WSAVA welcomes Ellen van Nierop as new board member, Update from Past President and World Congress 2013 Preview

Beverley Cuddy is publisher, editor and majority shareholder of Dogs Today magazine.

Changes, events and key people at the North West Region.