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BSAVA Publications editors take part in live Q&A sessions
The Q&A sessions are taking place across all three days of BSAVA Congress 2021.

Congress attendees invited to join virtual discussion.

The BSAVA has released a series of webinars from editors of newly published and upcoming titles on the BSAVA shop, as part of this year's Virtual Congress 2021. The editors will also be taking part in live question and answer sessions with delegates across the three-day event.

The webinars, available to view for free at the BSAVA Publications stand in the exhibition, are:

Canine and feline endoscopy – presented by Philip Lhermette and Elise Robertson. This webinar covers the use of endoscopy for canine surgical procedures, including laparoscopy, rhinoscopy, urethrocystoscopy and arthroscopy. It also discusses the relevance of feline endoscopy in clinical practice, including use in upper respiratory, upper and lower gastrointestinal tract, urogenital and otic cases.

Philip Lhermette's live Q&A session took place on Thursday 25th March and will available on-demand in the coming days.

Infection control and prevention – presented by Emma Gerrard. This webinar discusses the importance of infection control in veterinary practice, including the goals of infection control and how infection control methods can prevent the spread of disease.

Emma Gerrard's live Q&A session will take place on Friday 26th March from 1.30pm in the Exhibitor Stream.

Practical veterinary welfare – presented by Matthew Rendle. Introducing the new BSAVA Manual of Practical Veterinary Welfare, discussing the content of the book and how it will be relevant to the whole veterinary team.

Matthew Rendle's live Q&A session will take place on Saturday 27th March from 1.30pm in the Exhibitor Stream.

For more information please visit https://www.bsavaevents.com/bsavacongress2021/en/page/programme

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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.