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BSAVA publishes online guide to nutrition
The factsheets provide information on the formulation of the various different diet types.

Factsheets provide information on the formulation of the various diet types.

A new online nutrition guide for veterinary professionals has been published by the BSAVA to support discussions with clients about feeding their animals.

The BSAVA Guide to Nutrition is an independent resource comprising factsheets on four different diet options:

  • commercially manufactured diets
  • grain-free diets
  • home-prepared cooked diets
  • raw diets.

Each factsheet is accompanied by another factsheet for owners that can be provided as part of the consultation.

The BSAVA writes: 'There is a wealth of nutritional information available to pet owners from a variety of different sources, and it is the responsibility of veterinary professionals to assist them in making decisions about appropriate feeding.

'The factsheets provide information on the formulation of the various diet types, look at the advantages and disadvantages of the diet based on diet claims and available evidence, outline the safety measures that need to be taken into account when feeding a particular diet type, and detail the considerations for feeding the diet to healthy dogs and cats, as well as those with particular disease states.'

The new BSAVA Guide to Nutrition is available exclusively through the BSAVA Library (£25; £15 to BSAVA members). 

 

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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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Lords Committee opens Pet Parasite Medication inquiry

The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee will launch its inquiry into Pet Parasite Medication (PPM) on Wednesday (3 June).

Focusing on treatments containing fipronil and imidacloprid, the inquiry will seek to understand distribution pathways and the impacts of PPM use and non-use on biodiversity and human health. It will also cover current regulation, monitoring, and the potential implications for pets and their owners.

The committee will hear evidence from environmental non-governmental organisations and research institutes. The public can follow the proceedings live on Parliament TV or in person in the Palace of Westminster.