COVID-19 and Veterinary Activities designated as Essential
World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) and the World Veterinary Association (WVA) have published a joint statement about essential veterinary activities in the time of pandemic COVID-19, as many governments […]
FECAVA Council Meeting in Antwerp
The 35th SAVAB-Flanders Congress took place in Antwerp, Belgium from March 5 to 7, 2020. Belgians were great hosts not only for the delegates but also for FECAVA representatives, who […]
#WeAreInThisTogether
Dear veterinary clinicians. We are facing challenging times trying to provide health care to pets while protecting ourselves and our clients. We are also aware that the coronavirus pandemic will […]
More genes associated with canine hip dysplasia and osteoarthritis
Hip dysplasia is a common multifactorial disorder, where genetics play an important role. Its development is influenced by more than one gene, and recent research carried out at the University […]
Advice for companion animal practitioners during the COVID-19 outbreak
Let clients call you so you can decide which visits have priority. All staff should wear protective equipment (aligned with national advice from health authorities). All staff to wash hands regularly and […]
Advice for pet owners for visiting your vet during the COVID-19 outbreak
Make an appointment by phone or on-line. Before going to the vet, call for advice. Call you vet beforehand, some vets only see urgent cases. Only one healthy adult person should accompany […]
Psychovets: The Mission is Possible and it Starts with You!
We need both better individual self-management and better colleague support within the profession. You know those dogs who come limping into the clinic, wagging their tail, big smile on their […]
Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)
Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) is a highly fatal immune-mediated vasculitis in cats, caused by feline coronavirus (FCoV). FIP develops in about 10% of cats, infected with FCoV, which normally causes […]
EMA’s activities on veterinary medicines
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has published the updated advice on the categorization of antibiotics for animal use. They encourage veterinarians to use it when prescribing medicines for their patients, […]
European Parliament against illegal trade of pets
On February 12, at Plenary session in Strasbourg, Members of the European Parliament, with a large majority of votes, adopted a non-binding resolution on protecting the EU’s internal market and […]