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WSAVA to unveil new Global Pain Guidelines
"We hope the latest issue of our Guidelines will become a key reference point" - Dr Bea Monteiro.

The updated guidelines will be launched at World Congress.

The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) will launch an updated version of the Global Pain Guidelines during its World Congress.

Currently undergoing peer-review before publication in the Journal of Small Animal Practice (JSAP), the new edition of the Guidelines for the Recognition, Assessment and Treatment of Pain have been created by the WSAVA's Global Pain Council (GPC).

Published in 2014, the first Global Guidelines have been downloaded from the JSAP website 53,000 times. 

The updated guidelines will provide veterinary professionals will easy-to-implement information on the recognition and treatment of pain in small animal practice.

Accessible to veterinary professionals from any region of the world, the guidelines offer support regardless of drug availability, sharing advice on how to recognise and treat pain when drugs are unavailable.

Dr Bea Monteiro, chair of the WSAVA Global Pain Council, said: “With animal sentience now legally recognized in many countries and jurisdictions, veterinary health professionals have a moral and ethical duty to mitigate suffering to the best of our ability. 

“Despite advances in the recognition and treatment of pain, pain still occurs more commonly than it is treated. This makes it essential that we engage veterinarians globally and support them in recognizing, anticipating, alleviating and treating pain. 

“We hope the latest issue of our Guidelines will become a key reference point and I’d like to thank the members of the GPC for their dedication in preparing them.”

WSAVA World Congress, where the new guidelines will be launched, is taking place in Lima, Peru, from 29 – 31 October. 

 

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Webinar to explore history of KC breed registers

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 A free webinar exploring the development of the Kennel Club's registration system and the evolution of closed breed registers has been announced.

Hosted by Dr Alison Skipper, veterinary and research advisor at the Kennel Club, the webinar will delve into the development of the registry and how the changing landscape of scientific knowledge has shaped breeding practices. It will also look at what this means for the future of pedigree dogs.

The session will culminate with a look at The Kennel Club's ongoing and future engagement in this area, with a chance for attendees to put forward their thoughts and questions for discussion.

This event takes place on Microsoft Teams on Tuesday, 10 June at 7pm. To learn more, visit events.teams.microsoft.com  

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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.