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Rabbit treatments detailed in new veterinary manuals
The two new volumes for the veterinary care of rabbits, have been launched at the BSAVA congress today.
The two new volumes for the veterinary care of rabbits, have been launched at the BSAVA congress today.

New two volume BSAVA guide launched at congress

A greater understanding of the pathology of rabbits diseases has led to the launch of two veterinary manuals at the BSAVA congress this afternoon.

Rabbits represent a growing proportion of the caseload in small animal practices, as has knowledge in medicine for these animals.

The previous BSAVA Manual of Rabbit Medicine and Surgery has now been replaced with two larger, more up-to-date volumes.

The BSAVA Manual of Rabbit Medicine, features chapters on The Rabbit Friendly Practice, Neoplasia, and Endocrine Disease.

Editors Anna Meredith and Brigitte Lord say there is a greater awareness of both new conditions affecting rabbits and of their response to disease and treatment regimens.

The other volume, The BSAVA Manual of Rabbit Surgery, Dentistry and Imaging, edited by Frances Harcourt-Brown John Chitty,  details the major surgical and dental conditions that are common in rabbits.

It includes anaesthesia, analgesia, hospitalisation and post-operative care. A section on imaging covers techniques and interpretation, while surgery covers everything from neutering to more specialist procedures.

The dental section looks at disease, abscesses, and treatment for cheek tooth overgrowth.

 

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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

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 Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.

The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress. 

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New form for online veterinary medicines retailers

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has produced a new online form for retailers wishing to sell veterinary medicines on the internet.

The form replace the previous Word version and is part of the VMD's ongoing commitment to digitise its processes. Anyone retailing prescription medicines online, including POM-V, POM-VPS and NFA-VPS categories, is lawfully required to register with the VMD before trading.

The change only applies to new applicants. Retailers already listed on the VMD's Register of Online Retailers or registered under the Accredited Internet Retailer Scheme (AIRS) do not need to do anything.