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BSAVA publishes new end-of-life collection
"This new collection provides a handy resource for this important area of veterinary practice" - Julian Hoad.
Resources cover euthanasia decision-making and how to support clients.

The BSAVA has published a new collection of resources focusing on end-of-life care and decision-making, designed to help support both clients and the veterinary practice team.

Using information gathered from BSAVA manuals, articles from Companion, webinars and congress lectures, the collection is split into four key areas: general information, client communication, client support and practitioner support. 

Some highlights include:
  • euthanasia decision-making: a case-based discussion
  • how to discuss euthanasia with your client
  • quality of life and decision-making around end of life care
  • the client journey: supporting the client before and after the last appointment
  • euthanasia and how it affects veterinary nurses’ mental health
  • euthanasia support in practice.

Julian Hoad, chair of the BSAVA Publications Committee, commented: “Death and taxes are the only two certainties of life, according to Benjamin Franklin. 

“Our pets don’t have the worry of taxation, but managing the end of life for them is something that all owners must face. It is probably the most challenging part of our veterinary work also – managing the emotional, sometimes highly charged, aspect of the situation whilst maintaining an objective focus on the patient. 

“This new collection provides a handy resource for this important area of veterinary practice. The collection will enable the recent graduate to gain confidence in dealing with these cases; tips for improvement that even the more experienced clinician will find useful are also included.”

The collection is £20.00 for BSAVA members and £45.00 for non-members and is available via the BSAVA Library.

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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.