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BSAVA and IDEXX partner to promote education
"Education enables veterinary professionals to provide better care for their patients" - Dr Jason Johnson, chief medical officer, IDEXX.
The organisations are providing a topical monthly webinar.

The British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) has partnered with IDEXX, an American corporation which offers diagnostic and software products and services to veterinary surgeons globally.

Together, the organisations will provide a new series of learning resources for veterinary professionals, enhancing BSAVA's membership offering and demonstrating both organisations' commitment to small animal veterinary education. 

The learning materials created will be a topical monthly webinar, with a relevant speaker and a dedicated online resource collection within the BSAVA Library, alongside a bursary scheme offered by IDEXX, which includes 10 places on a selected BSAVA course. 

The first two 'Topic of the month' webinars will focus on anaemia in cats, and increased SDMA on pre-anaesthetic testing, and will be available free of charge to all BSAVA members. 

Dr Jason Johnson, IDEXX's chief medical officer, commented on the collaboration: “Continuous learning is an essential part of veterinary clinic life and an area that is increasing in demand, particularly with so many new and innovative ways to engage.

"Education enables veterinary professionals to provide better care for their patients and we are delighted to support them through our collaboration with BSAVA."

Scott Fitzpatrick, head of Partnerships and Events at the BSAVA added: “We are thrilled to be working with IDEXX. It is increasingly important to us that our members receive accessible CPD, and through this valuable collaboration we are able to continue to support the veterinary profession.”

The webinars can be accessed via the BSAVA Library here

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FIVP launches CMA remedies survey

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 FIVP has shared a survey, inviting those working in independent practice to share their views on the CMA's proposed remedies.

The Impact Assessment will help inform the group's response to the CMA, as it prepares to submit further evidence to the Inquiry Group. FIVP will also be attending a hearing in November.

Data will be anonymised and used solely for FIVP's response to the CMA. The survey will close on Friday, 31 October 2025. 

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Free webinar explores congenital heart disease in dogs

A free webinar is to provide veterinary professionals, dog breeders and pet owners an new insights into congenital heart disease.

Chris Linney, a cardiology specialist and Veterinary Cardiovascular Society (VSC) member, will present the webinar from 7.00pm to 8.30pm on Wednesday, 12 November.

Dr Linney will explore the types, causes and clinical presentation of congenital heart conditions. This will include diagnostic approaches, treatment pathways and emerging research opportunities.

The session is the third to be organised by The Kennel Club, with the VCS, following an introductory webinar and a talk on acquired heart disease. Dr Linney's webinar consists of a one-hour presentation, followed by a 30-minute question and answer session.

Dr Linney said: "This webinar will be an opportunity to deepen understanding - not just of the diseases themselves, but of how breeders, vets and owners can work together to support affected dogs and improve outcomes for future generations."

Click here to register for the webinar.