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Updated BSAVA Microchipping & Scanning Information for Companion Animals Now Available

23 June 2025

BSAVA has produced an updated resource for small animal veterinary professionals, consolidating information on microchipping and scanning of dogs, cats, ferrets, and other companion animals into a single document. The BSAVA Microchipping Advice on Dogs, Cats, Ferrets & Other Species for Veterinary Professionals provides up-to-date information on the legislation covering compulsory microchipping of dogs, and […]

BSAVA’s Woodrow House welcomes new solar panel installation

20 June 2025

A new array of solar panels has been installed at Woodrow House, as part of BSAVA’s ongoing sustainability initiatives, reinforcing the association’s commitment to environmental sustainability. The 240 solar panels are expected to offset a substantial portion of the building’s energy usage, and predicted to generate 78,815 kilowatt hours per year, saving £13,620 in the […]

Meet our new BSAVA President, David Godfrey

20 June 2025

At our Annual General Meeting yesterday (19th June), we welcomed our new BSAVA President for 2025-26 – David Godfrey! David takes over from Julian Hoad who now moves into our Senior Vice President role. We spoke to David to find out more about him and what his plans are for his Presidential year. What has […]

BSAVA announces new President for 2025-26

19 June 2025

At the BSAVA’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) today (19th June), David Godfrey moved into his role as BSAVA President for 2025-26. Taking over the Presidency from Julian Hoad, David will continue to focus on the Programme of Change and the BSAVA’s new strategy, which includes some new products and services. David qualified from the RVC […]

President’s Reflection – Julian Hoad

16 June 2025

I’m reminded of John Cleese’s harassed character, Basil Fawlty: ’What was that? That was your life, Mate. Oh, that was quick: do I get another?’ I know previous Presidents have spoken about how quickly the year rushes by, but until you’re in the whirligig of presidential life you don’t really believe it. Let’s talk about […]

Brucella canis: Guidance on risks and control measures in veterinary practices

13 June 2025

Veterinary professionals in small animal practice may wish to be aware of new Guidance on Risks and Control Measures in Veterinary Practices for Brucella canis jointly produced by BSAVA Policy in collaboration with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), APHA, and the Brucella Reference Unit. The guidance has also been reviewed and agreed by a […]

Science Digest: What are the common disorders and causes of mortality in chelonia under primary veterinary care?

12 June 2025

Despite Chelonia species – tortoises, terrapins and turtles – being the eighth most common group of companion animals in the UK, with almost 2% of households owning at least one tortoise or terrapin, there is very little evidence on the most common disorders of pet chelonia. New research has given novel insights into the typical […]

Serum procalcitonin as a marker of infectious causes of systemic inflammatory response syndrome in domestic cats

12 June 2025

Dr Tim Williams and final year University of Cambridge veterinary student Tarn Chamberlain James received funding for a student research project exploring the utility of serum procalcitonin concentrations in diagnosing systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) aetiology in domestic cats. The project was carried out in Tarn’s final year at the University of Cambridge Veterinary School […]

New study shows glomerular ultrastructural changes in diabetic cats for first time

11 June 2025

A new study has found that cats with diabetes mellitus may develop glomerular ultrastructural changes consistent with diabetic nephropathy. Diabetic nephropathy, also known as diabetic kidney disease, is a known complication of diabetes mellitus in humans, but to date, there has been little research on the development of diabetic nephropathy in cats. A new study, […]

CMA Extends Timetable for Market Investigation

10 June 2025

Today (10th June), the CMA advised that they are extending the timetable for their market investigation into veterinary services for household pets. The statutory extension is for six months to May 2026 but the CMA aims to complete the Inquiry as soon as possible and in advance of this date. They intend to publish their provisional […]

BSAVA announces the end of Congress to redirect its resources into new initiatives

4 June 2025

The British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) has announced that it has decided to retire its annual Congress in order to focus its resources on new initiatives that it believes will better serve its members. Commenting on the decision, President Julian Hoad says: “The BSAVA needs to adapt as the landscape changes and as the […]

BSAVA responds to CMA Proposed Remedies

28 May 2025

The BSAVA has responded to the CMA’s consultation on its working paper covering proposed remedies which outline a draft package of potential measures as part of its investigation into the UK veterinary services market for household pets. The response was submitted jointly with the British Veterinary Association (BVA), the British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA), the Society […]

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