Collections

The UK is at increased risk of avian influenza (AI) over the winter months, owing both to the flight paths of migratory birds and the ability of the virus to survive in the environment in low temperatures. The BSAVA has put together some advice to help backyard poultry owners protect their birds from AI. This short collection draws together some of our existing content relating to both AI and backyard poultry keeping to provide further guidance on the topic.

This short collection lists a number of BSAVA brachycephalic resources informing members on the continuing brachycephalic welfare debate. Most of the content of the collection is freely available to support the veterinary profession.

A collection of all the ‘Clinical conundrum’ articles that have been published in BSAVA’s member magazine, Companion. These articles are available FREE to BSAVA members.

A collection of all the ‘How to…’ articles that have been published in BSAVA’s member magazine, Companion. These articles are available FREE  to BSAVA members.

A collection of the handy 'Notes on...' articles that have been published in BSAVA’s member magazine, Companion. These articles are available FREE to BSAVA members.

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This is a selection of lecture recordings from BSAVA Congress 2022 that is provided free to all BSAVA members. Those who attended Congress 2022 have access to all the lecture recordings. BSAVA Members who did not attend Congress can use their free library passes to access other lectures, or can buy access to the full proceedings content. This collection is available for purchase by non-members who did not attend Congress.

Diagnostic Rounds are a monthly, themed, live-streamed and interactive evening of interpretation of diagnostic images and test results. The 90-minute sessions are designed to appeal to all vets regardless of the point in their career. Delivered by veterinary specialists in the areas of diagnostic imaging, medicine, cardiology, and clinical pathology, the sessions will predominantly centre around diagnostic imaging, although some sessions will also focus on ECG interpretation, endoscopy, and clinical pathology. The live sessions are available to BSAVA members only and are held on the second Monday of every month - places are on a first come first served basis, so book now to reserve your place. Diagnostic Rounds are sponsored by VetCT.

Euthanasia is a very common procedure, but one which brings with it a unique set of challenges for clients and veterinary professionals alike. Setting aside the procedural aspect for the moment, the collection focuses on this important topic from a pastoral point of view, which is less frequently considered. This introductory collection draws together a selection of general materials. Links to more in-depth collections focusing on client communication, client support and practice support are available via this introductory collection. Access to these additional resources is complimentary upon purchase of the introductory collection.

In the January 2021 edition of Companion, EBVS Specialist in Veterinary Comparative Nutrition, Cecilia Villaverde, explains the pros and cons of feeding dry or wet food to cats, evaluating whether certain foods are more or less likely to lead to obesity. National Obesity Awareness Week (11–17 January 2021) serves as a reminder of the growing problem of obesity in our companion animals and this collection brings together a selection of BSAVA resources to help you help your patients shed some excess weight, which will be free to access during the week.  You may also be interested in our new online BSAVA Guide to Nutrition and our Position Statement on Obesity.