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BSAVA PetSavers shares ongoing Clinical Research Projects
The aim of the grants is to undertake a small-scale clinical research project in companion animals.
In 2022, the organisation awarded over £38,000 to researchers.

The British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) PetSavers has shared some of the research projects it helped to fund over the past year.

In 2022, the organisation awarded over £38,000 to five Clinical Research Projects (CRPs), in order to further understanding of clinical disorders in companion animals – exploring the causes and management of these.

One ongoing research project that BSAVA PetSavers is supporting aims to identify a biomarker that can be measured in synovial fluid to differentiate between immune-mediated polyarthritis, septic arthritis and osteoarthritis in dogs. 

Carried out by Sebastian Griffin, the study aims to contribute to the evidence base around degenerative joint disease and canine arthritides.

Dr Silke Salavati, from the University of Edinburgh, received £9409.36 for a project assessing the effect of mannose on canine chronic inflammatory enteropathy (CIE). 

'Reusable vs disposable drapes: does their use affect post-operative wound complication rates in routine surgeries', carried out by Hannah James, has received a grant from BSAVA PetSavers to provide evidence on whether reusable or disposable drapes are better for patient outcomes.

Sophie Wyatt, from the Royal Veterinary College received £7566 to explore the association between possible hypercoagulable state and stroke cases in dogs. In understanding the underlying causes, the results of the study hope to offer insight into specific therapeutic options for patient outcome.

BSAVA PetSavers, with a £5,000 contribution from The Debs Foundation, awarded £10,000 to Chiara Adami, for a project on the effectiveness of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) in treating osteroarthritis-associated pain in dogs. 

If the study finds that LLLT is effective in treating OA-associated pain in dogs, the treatment could have a significant effect on improving pain management and quality of life for dogs worldwide.

The next round of BSAVA PetSavers CRP funding is now open for applications, and will close on 31 January 2023. Further information can be found on the BSAVA website.

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BSAVA partners with BVA Live 2026

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 BSAVA is to partner with BVA Live (11-12 June 2026) to champion clinical research.

The organisation will be supporting BVA Live's Clinical Abstracts programme, showcasing selected abstracts of veterinary research throughout the event.

The clinical abstracts can be on any small animal veterinary subject, and must be based on research undertaken in industry, practice or academia. Abstracts can be presented in poster or oral formats.

Submissions will open on 15th December 2025, and close on 6th March 2026. You can register interest here. 

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Nominations open for RCVS and VN Council elections

The nomination period for the 2026 RCVS Council and VN Council elections is now open, with three veterinary surgeon seats and two veterinary nurse seats available.

Prospective candidates can download an information pack and nomination form from the RCVS website. Individuals can nominate themselves for the elections, with the results to be announced in the spring.

Clare Paget, the recently appointed RCVS Registrar and elections returning officer, said: "If you want to play your part in influencing and moulding how the professions are regulated, and making key decisions on matters of great importance to your peers, the public and animal health and welfare, please consider standing for RCVS Council or VN Council next year."

Nominations close at 5pm on Saturday, 31 January 2026.