Posts by "The Improve Team"
New approach to monitoring gastrointestinal health in dogs on NSAIDs
Research exploring the use of faecal calprotectin testing to identify gastrointestinal inflammation ...
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SPVS Salary Survey opens for 2026
The Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons (SPVS) is delighted to announce the launch of the SPVS...
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New affordable dexmedetomidine option available in UK
Veterinary teams now have another dexmedetomidine option to consider when reviewing sedation, analge...
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Fifth edition of the BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Neurology released
The BSAVA has released the much-anticipated fifth edition of theBSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Ne...
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The BSAVA puts its plan into action with new leadership appointments
Earlier this year, the BSAVA set out its plan to create a future-focused organisation - one that pro...
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New Improve International accredited pathway to RCVS Advanced Practitioner status
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons has confirmed that a new ISVPS General Practitioner Certifi...
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New study highlights risk factors for periodontal disease in dogs
A new large-scale study of owner-reported data has found that more than half of pet dogs are affecte...
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Rising stars celebrated with BEVA One To Watch Award
The British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) has opened nominations for the second year of its O...
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Veterinary Patient Safety Summit 2026 tickets are now live!
The Veterinary Patient Safety Summit returns for 2026 with a powerful new theme: Patient Safety in A...
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Single faecal transplant shows no clear added benefit in dogs with chronic enteropathy
A single faecal microbiota transplant did not improve outcomes over diet change alone in dogs with c...
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New study questions antibiotic use for bacteriuria in cats with CKD
A new open-access study in the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine suggests that subclinical bac...
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VetEdge Congress to bring two days of vet and nurse CPD to Exeter in 2026
Vet teams looking for broad, practice-relevant CPD in the South West will see a familiar event retur...
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Vetsure launches online medicines platform for independent practices
Vetsure has launched Vetsure Meds, a new online dispensary platform designed to help independent UK ...
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Purina Institute Global Summit 2026 to focus on the human–animal bond
Veterinary professionals will be able to access free online CPD on preventive care, client communica...
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BSAVA Alba 2026 programme confirmed for Glasgow
Veterinary teams looking to plan practical CPD for the autumn can now view the programme for BSAVA A...
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Official Veterinarian (OV) Conference Online 2026!
Developed specifically with OV professional development in mind, the conference brings together expe...
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2000th patient for independent specialists The Moores Orthopaedic Clinic
Independent orthopaedic-only referral practice, The Moores Orthopaedic Clinic, has demonstrated its ...
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Emergency medicine CPD: spring events by VetsNow
Emergency medicine CPD opportunities are expanding this spring, with Vets Now hosting two full-day e...
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IV paracetamol shows no significant opioid-sparing effect in dogs undergoing orthopaedic surgery
A new study published in Veterinary Record suggests that adding intravenous paracetamol to an existi...
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VMD approves Numelvi tablets for treating canine allergic pruritus
A newly approved option for managing allergic pruritus in dogs is set to enter UK practice, followin...
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New surgical oncology fellowship at AURA creates career pathway for UK vets
Veterinary surgeons who are board-certified or have completed an ECVS or ACVS residency have until 1...
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Imported dogs may act as “reservoirs” for zoonotic disease, review warns
Veterinary teams in the UK may be underestimating the zoonotic risks associated with imported dogs, ...
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New study validates simple urine ELISA test to measure serotonin metabolite in dogs
A new study, funded by BSAVA PetSavers and published in theJournal of Small Animal Practice, has suc...
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BVA Live 2026 to help teams prepare for CMA changes
Veterinary teams looking to get ahead of regulatory change will see a strong focus on Competition an...
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Less heat, less harm: study reveals cooking temperature drives chemical exposure
The peer-reviewed study, published in the Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition, compare...
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RVC launches new pathway to widen access to veterinary degree for international students
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has announced a new route into its veterinary degree aimed at wid...
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BSAVA unveils 12th edition of the Small Animal Formulary
The BSAVA has released the 12th edition of the BSAVA Small Animal Formulary Part A: Canine and Felin...
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Antibiotics not necessary in routine eyelid surgery, study suggests
Routine antibiotic prophylaxis may not be necessary for many common eyelid and third eyelid procedur...
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BSAVA welcomes the conclusion of the CMA investigation
The BSAVA welcomes the publication of the CMA’s final report into the veterinary sector. As the repr...
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Combining bedinvetmab with physiotherapy may improve outcomes in canine hip osteoarthritis
A recent clinical study suggests that adding structured physiotherapy to bedinvetmab treatment could...
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