BSAVA Companion - 2016, 11, November

A Masters programme to unlock your potential, Euro Conference, and more.

Kieran Borgeat of Highcroft Vet Referrals is an RCVS specialist in Veterinary Cardiology. He answers members’ questions on this important subject.

African giant pouched rats have been trained to detect land mines and other hidden explosives, and also show promise in the diagnosis of tuberculosis and other fatal diseases. John Bonner reports.

The role companion animals hold in society seems to be changing with pets filling the place of children, family and companions. Emma Dahm asks, are they likely to be feeling the pressure of these.

A brief summary of the changes to the BSAVA’s website.

Nick Bexfield, BSAVA Congress Programme Committee Chair, is responsible for creating the programme of science for BSAVA. Here he runs through some of the highlights of the diverse programme.

Julian Earl was forced to retire from practice after a cycle-race accident left him with horrific head injuries. While he may no longer wield a scalpel, he can still spin a yarn, as Cows in Trees, his book of veterinary anecdotes, confirms.

News and events from the BSAVA’s regions.

A calendar of forthcoming central and regional CPD events November 2016–January 2017.

This month Simon Tappin, editor of Companion, presents notes on Megaoesophagus.