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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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Practices urged to audit neutering data

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 RCVS Knowledge has called on vet practices to audit their post-operative neutering outcomes.

It follows the release of the 2024 NASAN benchmarking report, which collates data from neutering procedures performed on dogs, cats and rabbits.

The benchmarking report enables practices in the UK and Ireland to compare their post-operative outcomes to the national average. This includes the rate of patients lost to follow-up, which in 2024 increased to 23 per cent.

Anyone from the practice can submit the data using a free template. The deadline for next report is February 2026.

Visit the RCVS Knowledge website to complete an audit. 

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UK's BSE risk status downgraded

The WOAH has downgraded the UK's international risk status for BSE to 'negligible'.

Defra says that the UK's improved risk status recognises the reputation for having the highest standards for biosecurity. It adds that it demonstrates decades of rigorous animal control.

Outbreaks of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy, also known as mad cow disease, have previously resulted in bans on Britain's beef exports.

The UK's new status could lead to expanded trade and better confidence in British beef.

Christine Middlemiss, the UK's chief veterinary officer, said: "WOAH's recognition of the UK as negligible risk for BSE is a significant milestone and is a testament to the UK's strong biosecurity measures and the hard work and vigilance of farmers and livestock keepers across the country who have all played their part in managing the spread of this disease.