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Zoetis partners with WSAVA to develop global pain management efforts
"Managing our patients' pain is one of the most important things we do as veterinarians." Dr Shane Ryan, WSAVA president.

Manufacturer to work with Global Pain Council in providing training and advice

The WSAVA has announced that it is partnering with animal health company Zoetis to improve pain management strategies.

The partnership will support WSAVA’s Global Pain Council, which is made up of veterinary professionals from around the world with expertise in companion animal pain management.

The Global Pain Council provides veterinary practices with educational resources and advice in effective pain management. According to a statement from the WSAVA, it aims to increase veterinary professional’s confidence and competence in companion animal pain management through initiatives such its ‘teach the teacher’ training program and its Global Pain Guidelines.

Zoetis has more than 65 years of experience in developing and manufacturing medicines, vaccines, and diagnostic products. Declaring the company’s commitment to help veterinary professionals improve the lives of animals living with pain, Abhay Nayak, sr. vice president and head of corporate strategy, commercial development, and customer experience, said: “We are excited to partner with leaders at WSAVA and the Global Pain Council to extend our reach in providing education and resources to veterinarians worldwide to benefit more pets.”

Dr Shane Ryan, WSAVA president, said: “Managing our patients’ pain is one of the most important things we do as veterinarians. Variations in the provision of effective pain management globally are a serious concern and the Global Pain Council, through its Global Pain Guidelines and other resources, is already providing enormous animal health and welfare benefits.

"Now, with the support of Zoetis, the GPC will be able to achieve even more.  We are very pleased and appreciate the company’s commitment.”

Image (c) WSAVA.

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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.