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Clinical conundrum
Consider this spinal surgery case Lucia Torres Canto, Sayaka Okushima and Irene Espadas Santiuste consider the spinal surgery case with an unexpected blood dyscrasia.
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BSAVA Companion - 2023, 4, April
2023, 4, April
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BSAVA News
Association news Author BSAVABSAVA Scientific Information Document: Brucella canis; Companion poetry competition winner announced; The PetSavers Ageing Canine Toolkit
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Antimicrobial resistance
Antibiotic Amnesty 2022: an update Authors: Fergus Allerton and Ian RamseyFergus Allerton and Ian Ramsey report on the results of a pilot project called Antibiotic Amnesty 2022 that shows the small animal veterinary profession taking a leading role in the issue of antibiotic stewardship.
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Focus on…
Laryngeal disease in the cat Authors: Francesca Alsworth and Emi BarkerFrancesca Alsworth and Emi Barker of Langford Vets in Bristol take a closer look at feline laryngeal disease which can be a significant cause of respiratory distress in the cat.
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PetSavers research
Investigating biomarkers of meniscal injury in canine stifle joint synovial fluid Author Christine PyeIn 2020, Professor Mandy Peffers, together with Professor Eithne Comerford and Dr Marie Phelan, from the University of Liverpool, received BSAVA PetSavers funding for a master’s degree by research project entitled Determining predictive metabolomic biomarkers for meniscal injuries in dogs with cranial-cruciate ligament rupture using stifle joint synovial fluid. Student Christine Pye describes the study and its findings.
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Surveillance in small animals
The Small Animal Expert Group Author Elizabeth Bruno-McClungElizabeth Bruno-McClung is the veterinary lead for the Small Animal Expert Group (SAEG) and in this article explains how veterinary professionals in practice can engage with the group.
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SPVS meeting report
RCVS announces EMS database Author BSAVAThe Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons is plotting a course to avoid the ‘perfect storm’ that could wreck a key part of the traineeship of tomorrow‘s practitioners, SPVS members were told at their January annual congress in Birmingham. John Bonner reports…
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Publications
New edition of the BSAVA Formulary available now Author BSAVAThe BSAVA Formulary has been one of the Association’s most trusted and highly valued publications for over a quarter of a century. It is the cornerstone of the BSAVA Medicines Suite, which comprises a range of printed, online and app-based resources.
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BSAVA Congress 2023 award winner
The BSAVA Bourgelat award winner 2023 Author Greg LisciandroGreg Lisciandro is a Texan veterinarian who has reimagined how ultrasound technology can be used as a diagnostic tool in small animal patients. For this, he received the BSAVA’s Bourgelat award – presented to colleagues who have made an outstanding international contribution to small animal practice – at the BSAVA’s annual Congress in Manchester last month. When receiving an award, it is customary for the winner to thank those who have helped them along the way. Unusually, the inspiration for Greg Lisciandro’s achievements is not a teacher or colleague but a Giant Schnauzer called Zeke.
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Practice management
Shared decision making in veterinary practice Author Christine MagrathIn human medicine, shared decision making is defined as a collaborative process that encourages patients and their providers to make health care decisions together, taking into account the best clinical evidence available to weigh the risks and benefits, as well as the patient’s values and preferences. Christine Magrath a clinical communication skills expert from In Communication explains what is understood about SDM in veterinary practice.
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Companion interview
Claire Vinten BSAVA Head of Education Author Claire VintenBSAVA members can be pleased with the way their organization dealt with the challenge of continuing to provide high quality CPD during the COVID-19 crisis. But in a rapidly evolving educational landscape, there is no room for complacency; the Association is working hard to ensure that the training it offers will suit the changing needs of its audience. Dr Claire Vinten, new Head of Education at Woodrow House, told John Bonner what the BSAVA will be doing to stay top of the class.
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Poetry competition
Companion Poetry Competition 2023 winning entry Author Heather WestronA Miraculous Recovery
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Notes on…
Canine haemolytic anaemia Authors: Carla Asorey Blazquez and Ferran Valls SanchezCarla Asorey Blazquez and Ferran Valls Sanchez, of Dick White Referrals, provide some notes on this common cause of anaemia.