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Canine specialist scoops prestigious Simon Award
Dr Dylan Clements.

Dr Dylan Clements honoured for his outstanding contributions to veterinary surgery

A canine specialist has won a prestigious award for his outstanding contributions to veterinary surgery.

Dr Dylan Clements from the University of Edinburgh received the Simon Award at the 2018 BSAVA Congress in Birmingham.

A senior lecturer in small animal surgery at the Royal Dick School of Veterinary Studies, Dr Clements carries out research into the genetic basis and functional aspects of canine osteoarthritis. He also leads the Dogslife Project - the largest, long-term study of canine health in the world.

Commenting on his award, Dr Clements said: “I am very honoured to receive the Simon Award and would like to thank the many colleagues with whom I work with, and the undergraduate students, postgraduate students and residents I have been lucky enough to supervise.

“Receipt of the award is wonderful recognition for our work together to advance the field of veterinary surgery.”

Awarded annually, the Simon Award is named after a golden retriever guide dog whose sight was restored by pioneering veterinary surgery. It was set up in 1962 by Mr J Thomas, in appreciation of the work and the surgical skills that made it possible.

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RUMA CA&E extends survey deadline

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 RUMA CA&E has extended the deadline for its online survey into vaccine availability.

Vets, SQPs, retailers and wholesalers will now have until Friday, 26 September at 5pm to submit their response.

The survey aims to further understanding into the vaccine supply challenges faced by the sector. It will also consider the short and long term impacts of disruption issues.

Insights are anonymous, and will be shared with industry stakeholders and government bodies.

The survey can be accessed here. 

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BSAVA publishes Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice

The BSAVA has added a small animal nutrition advice booklet to its series of BSAVA guides.

The BSAVA Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice offers a resource for veterinary professionals to provide appropriate nutrition for animals. As well as maintaining the wellbeing of healthy pets, the guide explores how nutritional requirements change in times of illness and disease.

The guide is divided into five sections, which explore the importance of nutritional assessment; diet types; feeding at different life stages; feeding for specific situations; and feeding for specific diseases. Online resources are also in the BSAVA Library including client handouts and videos.

It is designed to be suitable for referencing, in-depth case planning and team training sessions.

The BSAVA Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice can be purchased online from the BSAVA store.