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Pain therapy for dogs may help human medicine
Treatment for dogs may have wider implications

Research into improved post-surgery pain treatment and osteoarthritis therapy in dogs may help develop better ways to treat humans for various medical conditions.

James Roush, Professor of Clinical Sciences at Kansas State University, is studying ways to lessen pain after surgery and improve care for small animals, particular dogs. Carrying out his work with the clinical patients who come to the College of Veterinary Medicine's Veterinary Health Centre, it is thought that his research may improve how doctors and physicians understand human health.

Roush has said that several of the projects have human applications. He is using a range of approaches in his study, from using hot and cold packing, to studying a mat system which measures the press in a lame or arthritic dog, to using different painkilling drugs.

The research appears in two upcoming publications in the Journal of Veterinary Research. 

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Submissions open for BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026

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 The BSAVA has opened submissions for the BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026.

It is an opportunity for applicants to present new research on any veterinary subject, such as the preliminary results of a study, discussion of a new technique or a description of an interesting case.

They must be based on high-quality clinical research conducted in industry, practice or academia, and summarised in 250 words.

Applications are welcome from vets, vet nurses, practice managers, and students.

Submissions are open until 6 March 2026. 

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Survey seeks ruminant sector views on antimicrobial stewardship

A new survey is seeking views of people working in the UK ruminant sector on how to tackle the challenge of demonstrating responsible antibiotic stewardship.

Forming part of a wider, collaborative initiative, the results will help identify the types of data available so that challenges with data collection can be better understood and addressed.

Anyone working in the UK farming sector, including vets and farmers,is encouraged to complete the survey, which is available at app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk