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BEVA resumes face-to-face learning
Strict COVID safety precautions will be in place for each course.

In-person CPD courses will run alongside digital lessons

BEVA’s popular CPD courses are set to resume this month, with face-to-face lessons running alongside digital learning.

After more than a year of COVID-enforced online CPD, members and non-members will soon be able to take advantage of a wide array of hands-on, in-person courses, including the BEVA fundamentals series.

Together with the practical learning, there will also be a series of online courses with new content being added regularly.

A BEVA spokesperson said: "Strict COVID safety precautions are in force for each course; pre-course lateral flow tests are compulsory for all attendees, numbers are strictly limited, facemasks are required and hand sanitation sites are available."

A list of the available courses is below. For more information and to sign up, visit beva.org.uk/CPD1

Upcoming practical courses

  • fundamentals of lameness, laminitis and farriery, 20 May
  • fundamentals of radiography and ultrasound 6 June
  • BEVA Approved: BARTA veterinary responder course, 14 June
  • pre-purchase examination – the essentials, 6 July
  • the equine back, 10 July
  • fundamentals of the skin, eyes, medicines and difficult moments, 21 July
  • fundamentals of sedation, field anaesthesia and castration, 15 September
  • event incident management, 30 September
  • fundamentals of equine emergencies, 6 October
  • pre-purchase examination – the essentials, 18 October
  • foot and farriery, 8 November
  • fundamentals of gastroenterology, 11 November
  • interactive cardiology workshop, 11 November
  • fundamentals of dentistry, 20 November
  • dentistry – the next steps, 21 November
  • equine ophthalmology, 29 November.
Upcoming online courses
  • from superfoods to supplements: how to know more than the owner, 7 July
  • advanced theoretical equine dental technicians course, 19 August
  • advanced theoretical equine dental technicians course – online discussion only in preparation for the BEVA/BVDA examination, 19 August
  • advanced imaging discussion forum, 14 October
  • advanced reproduction discussion forum, 1 December.

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Vets launch new podcast for pet owners

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 Two independent vets have launched a podcast to help owners strengthen their bond with pets. Dr Maggie Roberts and Dr Vanessa Howie, who have worked in both veterinary practice and major charities, are keen to use their experience to enable people to give pets a better life.

The venture, called Vets Talking Pets, provides advice and information on a range of topics, including how to select a suitable pet, where to obtain them and how to get the best out of your vet. Maggie and Vanessa will also discuss sensitive subjects, including end-of-life care, raw food diets and the cost of veterinary care.

The podcast can be found on all the usual podcast sites, including Podbean, Apple, Amazon Music and YouTube. 

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BSAVA announces 12th Edition of the Small Animal Formulary

The BSAVA has published an updated edition of its Small Animal Formulary, which includes new drug monographs and emergency drug doses for rabbits, rodents, birds and reptiles.

One of BSAVA's most trusted and widely used clinical resources, this 12th edition of the manual also includes seven new client information leaflets and information on drugs used for the management of urinary incontinence.

Part A of the Formulary, Canine and Feline, sees Fergus Allerton return as Editor-in-Chief, while Part B: Exotic Pets was edited by Joanna Hedley. For more information, visit the BSAVA website.