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Nominations for WSAVA Awards


Nominations are being invited for the WSAVA Awards recognising global advances in companion animal care.

The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) is inviting nominations for its 2012 awards.  The awards, which recognise the achievements of veterinarians around the world in advancing the care of companion animals, are made annually and will be presented during the 2012 WSAVA World Congress to be hosted by the BSAVA in Birmingham from 12-15 April 2012.

Nominations for the 2011 awards have already closed and will be presented at this year’s event, which takes place in Jeju, Korea from 14-17 October.

Nominations are invited for the following awards:

The WSAVA Hill's Pet Mobility Award
This recognises the outstanding work of a clinical researcher in the field of canine and feline orthopaedic medicine and surgery.

The WSAVA Hill's Excellence in Veterinary Healthcare Award

This recognises the outstanding work of a veterinarian in promoting companion animal health care.

The WSAVA International Award for Scientific Achievement
This recognises the outstanding contribution of a veterinarian who has furthered the advancement of knowledge of the cause, detection and management of disorders in companion animals.

Professor Jolle Kirpensteijn, President of the WSAVA, commented:  “It’s important to recognise and celebrate the outstanding work of our colleagues around the world as they continue to advance the care of companion animals.  The developments and scientific breakthroughs they work so hard to achieve are helping to improve the daily quality of life and health experienced by many millions of animals around the world.

Nominations must be received by the WSAVA Secretariat by 1 September 2011 and can be submitted by email (wsavasecretariat@gmail.com) or post.  They should include a covering letter, nominee CV and list of nominee publications. Full contact details are at www.wsava.org/contact.htm.

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Webinar to explore AMR in vet dentistry

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 The WSAVA has invited veterinary professionals to a webinar on responsible antibiotic usage in dentistry.

On 19 November 2025, at 1am, Dr J Scott Weese and Dr Brooke Niemiec will share the latest advice for antimicrobial use. They will present research on oral bacterology, and explain how attendees can choose appropriate antibiotics.

The session will cover pre-, intra- and post-operative guidelines, with recommendations for various pathologies.

The webinar is designed to support veterinary professionals to make informed decisions and tackle antimicrobial resistance.

Attendees can register here. 

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Dechra launches checklist for veterinary sustainability

Global animal health specialist Dechra has announced the world's first Veterinary Green Theatre Checklist (VGTC) to help make surgery more sustainable.

Endorsed by leading veterinary organisations, including the BEVA, BVNA and RCVS Knowledge, the checklist is designed to reduce the environmental footprint of veterinary care, while supporting better animal health outcomes.

The checklist was launched at the World Congress of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia in Paris and will be followed by an internal training and awareness campaign. For more information, visit dechra.com