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Back to basics with new BSAVA manual
Radiography text aimed at students, nurses and new graduates

A new manual published by the BSAVA goes back to the basics of radiography and radiology, aiming to improve confidence in radiographic imaging.

Intended as an introductory text, the BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Radiography and Radiology has been created for veterinary students, nurses and new graduates.
 
This publication breaks the trend of many of the more specialist manuals covering ultrasonography and abdominal, musculoskeletal and thoracic imaging that have been published in recent years.

The text provides a comprehensive review of the approach to radiological interpretation as well as key fundamental principles and their application to common disease.

Topics covered within the pages include:
  • Physics and equipment
  • Principles of radiography
  • Principles of radiological interpretation
  • Contrast radiography
  • Radiology of the thorax, abdomen, head, vertebral column and appendicular skeleton
Also featured are illustrations demonstrating patient positioning and high quality radiographic reproductions showing normal anatomy and the key aspects of interpretation.
 
An accompanying CD contains all of the radiographic images seen in the manual, so that they can be viewed at a larger size.
 
The manual was written by Andrew Holloway and Fraser McConnell, both of whom are European specialists in veterinary diagnostic imaging and have extensive experience in radiographic imaging.
 
The manual will be available from October and can be ordered here.

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RCVS announces 1CPD app update

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 The RCVS has announced a new version of its 1CPD mobile app, with enhanced features for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses to record their continuing professional development.

The mobile app includes a new 'what would you like to do?' shortcut for frequent tasks, a notification badge, and the ability to scan a QR code from the home screen to easily record an activity.

Users will be prompted to update the app from the App Store or Google Play the next time they log in. For more information, visit RCVS.org.uk 

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Nominations open for RCVS and VN Council elections

The nomination period for the 2026 RCVS Council and VN Council elections is now open, with three veterinary surgeon seats and two veterinary nurse seats available.

Prospective candidates can download an information pack and nomination form from the RCVS website. Individuals can nominate themselves for the elections, with the results to be announced in the spring.

Clare Paget, the recently appointed RCVS Registrar and elections returning officer, said: "If you want to play your part in influencing and moulding how the professions are regulated, and making key decisions on matters of great importance to your peers, the public and animal health and welfare, please consider standing for RCVS Council or VN Council next year."

Nominations close at 5pm on Saturday, 31 January 2026.