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Poultry webinar proves big hit with vets
The series focuses on topics such as how to spot and treat common diseases.

"The webinar series has been a great way to provide vets with advice and guidance on all parts of the process of seeing pet chickens in practice."

A week long webinar series dedicated to backyard poultry has proven to be a big hit with vets, attracting more than 300 participants since its launch.

The series focuses on a variety of topics, including how to spot and treat common diseases, practical advice for clinical examinations and the importance of preventative healthcare.

Presenter Steve Smith, a European Veterinary Specialist in Avian Medicine and Surgery, said: “The webinar series has been a great way to provide vets with advice and guidance on all parts of the process of seeing pet chickens in practice, from gathering information prior to a consultation, to prescribing treatments safely.”

The webinars can now be accessed online. To find out more and to view the series, visit the MSD Animal Health Hub.

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Practices urged to audit neutering data

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 RCVS Knowledge has called on vet practices to audit their post-operative neutering outcomes.

It follows the release of the 2024 NASAN benchmarking report, which collates data from neutering procedures performed on dogs, cats and rabbits.

The benchmarking report enables practices in the UK and Ireland to compare their post-operative outcomes to the national average. This includes the rate of patients lost to follow-up, which in 2024 increased to 23 per cent.

Anyone from the practice can submit the data using a free template. The deadline for next report is February 2026.

Visit the RCVS Knowledge website to complete an audit. 

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New guidance for antibiotic use in rabbits

New best practice guidance on the responsible use of antibiotics in rabbits has been published by the BSAVA in collaboration with the Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund (RWA&F).

The guidance is free and has been produced to help veterinary practitioners select the most appropriate antibiotic for rabbits. It covers active substance, dose and route of administration all of which are crucial factors when treating rabbits owing to the risk of enterotoxaemia.

For more information and to access the guide, visit the BSAVALibrary.