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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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BVNA sessions to explore Veterinary Surgeons Act reform

The group will discuss its work with a three-part series this September.

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VN Futures ends after nine years of initiative

It was a joint project between RCVS and BVNA.

BVNA reveals incoming officer team and council members

The successful applicants will formally take up their seats in October.

Vets invited to workshops to empower vet nurses

VN Vision hopes to strengthen the vet nurse role.

RCVS shares first findings from VN Vision study

The project has heard what RVNs and SVNs want for the future.

CQ Graduation celebrates next generation of vet nurses

Graduates received their ceremonial scrolls from Cat Capon.

Matt Badham named CQ's VN Educator of the Year 2025

His students praised his 'inspiring' and 'engaging' teaching style.

CQ awarded accreditation for Level 3 Vet Nurse qualifications

The awarding organisation will support centres delivering the new qualifications.

Programme revealed for BVNA Congress 2025

It is the second year of BVNA's 'Progression' theme.

Imogen Burrows appointed BEVA president
12th September 2025

RUMA CA&E extends survey deadline
12th September 2025

BEVA showcases Flexible Work Guidelines
12th September 2025

Framework published to prevent vaccine shortages
11th September 2025

Emma Reynolds appointed as new Defra secretary
10th September 2025

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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.