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WellVet Weekend returns in virtual format
"We take a proactive and preventative approach in pet healthcare and we need to apply this methodology to our own wellbeing."
Initiative designed to help practitioners develop mind, body, soul and wellbeing practices.

The WellVet Weekend returns for the third year running next month, in a virtual format with online workshops running throughout Saturday, 23 May.

The organisers of the initiative say this year's event comes at a time when concerns over the mental and physical effects of lockdown and social distancing are growing.

“The point of the WellVet initiative is to enable people to develop mind, body and soul wellbeing practices - their own bespoke toolkit - to help them live happier and healthier through the challenges life presents,” commented Liz Barton, WellVet co-founder.

“We take a proactive and preventative approach in pet healthcare and we need to apply this methodology to our own wellbeing”.

The day-long event will start with meditation and yoga sessions, which will be followed by plenary sessions and workshops on hot topics such as change management, establishing a ‘new normal' and dealing with anxiety.

Alongside the workshops, the event will include sessions from healthy cooking to boot camp style workouts, crafting and a pub quiz.

"There really is something for everyone, with exceptional session leaders talking through solutions and support mechanisms,” Liz continues. “Previous feedback from events has been extremely positive, even life-changing for some - and we want to take this opportunity to engage with more people from across the profession".

In the wake of lockdown measures, the event's organisers are seeking volunteers and supporters to help them deliver a programme of support relevant for all veterinary professionals and teams.

Anyone interested in being involved with the initiative may email info@wellvet.co.uk, follow WellVet Weekend on social media, or check the website www.wellvet.co.uk

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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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New guidance for antibiotic use in rabbits

New best practice guidance on the responsible use of antibiotics in rabbits has been published by the BSAVA in collaboration with the Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund (RWA&F).

The guidance is free and has been produced to help veterinary practitioners select the most appropriate antibiotic for rabbits. It covers active substance, dose and route of administration all of which are crucial factors when treating rabbits owing to the risk of enterotoxaemia.

For more information and to access the guide, visit the BSAVALibrary.