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Online Congress on Sustainability in Veterinary Medicine

The FECAVA Sustainability Working Group invites veterinary professionals to the Online Congress on Sustainability in Veterinary Medicine, taking place on 17 June 2026 at 14:00 CET. This free online event will bring together international experts to discuss practical approaches to sustainability in veterinary practice, laboratory work, and management, while promoting collaboration and knowledge exchange across the profession.
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The FECAVA Sustainability Hub brings together evidence-based resources, practical guidance, and European initiatives to help veterinary teams integrate sustainable practices into their daily work. By sharing best practices and fostering collaboration across Europe, FECAVA supports a resilient and responsible veterinary profession for the future.

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Protecting your pet against parasites, of course!

Protecting your pet against parasites, of course!

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Thriftiness in Veterinary Inpatient Care

Thriftiness in Veterinary Inpatient Care

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Treatment Room in Veterinary Medicine: Energy Efficiency and Cost Savings

Treatment Room in Veterinary Medicine: Energy Efficiency and Cost Savings

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Sustainable Practices in the Veterinary Blood Laboratory

Sustainable Practices in the Veterinary Blood Laboratory

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Sustainable Practices in Veterinary Operating Theatres

Sustainable Practices in Veterinary Operating Theatres

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Registration Area in Veterinary Practices

Registration Area in Veterinary Practices

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Feline Hyperthyroidism: Therapy

Feline Hyperthyroidism: Therapy

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Feline Hyperthyroidism: Etiology, Clinical Aspects and Diagnosis

Feline Hyperthyroidism: Etiology, Clinical Aspects and Diagnosis

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Primary Hypothyroidism in Dogs: A Diagnostic Challenge

Primary Hypothyroidism in Dogs: A Diagnostic Challenge

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Feline Hyperthyroidism: Medical Treatment

Feline Hyperthyroidism: Medical Treatment

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Canine hypothyroidism: Diagnosis

Canine hypothyroidism: Diagnosis

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Feline Hyperthyroidism: Diagnosis

Feline Hyperthyroidism: Diagnosis

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Diabetes Mellitus in Dogs and Cats – Notes

Diabetes Mellitus in Dogs and Cats – Notes

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Diabetes Mellitus in dogs according to ALIVE criteria- Diagnosis Flowchart

Diabetes Mellitus in dogs according to ALIVE criteria- Diagnosis Flowchart

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Diabetes Mellitus in cats according to ALIVE criteria- Diagnosis Flowchart

Diabetes Mellitus in cats according to ALIVE criteria- Diagnosis Flowchart

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Canine Hypercortisolism: Treatment

Canine Hypercortisolism: Treatment

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Canine Hypercortisolism: Monitoring Trilostane Treatment

Canine Hypercortisolism: Monitoring Trilostane Treatment

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Canine Hypercortisolism (Cushing’s Syndrome): Treatment

Canine Hypercortisolism (Cushing’s Syndrome): Treatment

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Canine Hypercortisolism (Cushing’s Syndrome) : General considerations and diagnosis – Notes

Canine Hypercortisolism (Cushing’s Syndrome) : General considerations and diagnosis – Notes

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Canine Hypercortisolism (Cushing’s Syndrome) – Diagnosis Flowchart

Canine Hypercortisolism (Cushing’s Syndrome) – Diagnosis Flowchart

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Treatment of the Adrenal Crisis – Notes

Treatment of the Adrenal Crisis – Notes

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Treatment of the Adrenal Crisis – Flowchart

Treatment of the Adrenal Crisis – Flowchart

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Canine Hypoadrenocorticism: General considerations and diagnosis – Notes

Canine Hypoadrenocorticism: General considerations and diagnosis – Notes

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Canine Hypoadrenocorticism: Diagnosis Flowchart

Canine Hypoadrenocorticism: Diagnosis Flowchart

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FECAVA Advice on Responsible use of Antibiotics and Infection Control

FECAVA Advice on Responsible use of Antibiotics and Infection Control

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BSAVA is also member of the Brachycephalic working group (with many BOAS resources)

BSAVA is also member of the Brachycephalic working group (with many BOAS resources)

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Social media infographics

Social media infographics

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Video – Brachycephalic CT scan morph (created by Dr Clare Rusbridge and Dr Penny Knowler)

Video – Brachycephalic CT scan morph (created by Dr Clare Rusbridge and Dr Penny Knowler)

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Video – Health and welfare of brachycephalic dogs

Video – Health and welfare of brachycephalic dogs

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Press conference organised by the SVK/ASMPA (photo gallery)

Press conference organised by the SVK/ASMPA (photo gallery)

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Measures taken against brachycephaly

Measures taken against brachycephaly

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Campaign against brachycephaly

Campaign against brachycephaly

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Position paper on brachycephaly in dogs

Position paper on brachycephaly in dogs

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The campaigns were initiated by the Swedish association of professional veterinary clinics

The campaigns were initiated by the Swedish association of professional veterinary clinics

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More information about the campaign (video in English)

More information about the campaign (video in English)

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Awareness video on brachycephalic health issues (Swedish, subtitles available)

Awareness video on brachycephalic health issues (Swedish, subtitles available)

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Puppy health certificate (2018) 

Puppy health certificate (2018) 

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Buying a dog

Buying a dog

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Veterinary Ireland: Policy on brachycephalic dogs (November 2017)

Veterinary Ireland: Policy on brachycephalic dogs (November 2017)

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Position paper (2015)

Position paper (2015)

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Press release on excessive brachycephalic breeding

Press release on excessive brachycephalic breeding

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Working group Qualzucht (Torture breeding)

Working group Qualzucht (Torture breeding)

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Letter to advertisers

Letter to advertisers

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Leaflet – Short noses and bulging eyes: not cute but tortured

Leaflet – Short noses and bulging eyes: not cute but tortured

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‘Don’t buy pets for looks alone’ – Finland

‘Don’t buy pets for looks alone’ – Finland

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DSAVA & DVA position papir on healthy breeding – Denmark

DSAVA & DVA position papir on healthy breeding – Denmark

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Denmark links: Buying a pet

Denmark links: Buying a pet

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Wolfgang Dohne explains a BOAS simulation mask

Wolfgang Dohne explains a BOAS simulation mask

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FECAVA/FVE Letter to companies who use Brachycephalic animals in their adverts

FECAVA/FVE Letter to companies who use Brachycephalic animals in their adverts

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FECAVA/FVE Position Paper on Breeding Healthy Dogs

FECAVA/FVE Position Paper on Breeding Healthy Dogs

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Please don’t buy flat-faced animals

Please don’t buy flat-faced animals

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Breeding For Extreme Conformation

Breeding For Extreme Conformation

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T-shirt template

T-shirt template

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Is your pet afraid of loud noises during the festive season?

Is your pet afraid of loud noises during the festive season?

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CHECKLIST – HOW TO FIND A SUITABLE DOG

CHECKLIST – HOW TO FIND A SUITABLE DOG

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CHECKLIST – QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF IN SEARCH OF THE RIGHT BREEDER

CHECKLIST – QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF IN SEARCH OF THE RIGHT BREEDER

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Welfare friendly examination procedure of CATS without the owner – For pet owners

Welfare friendly examination procedure of CATS without the owner – For pet owners

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Welfare friendly examination procedure of DOGS without the owner – For pet owners

Welfare friendly examination procedure of DOGS without the owner – For pet owners

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Welfare friendly examination procedure of CATS without the owner – For clinicians

Welfare friendly examination procedure of CATS without the owner – For clinicians

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Welfare friendly examination procedure of DOGS without the owner – For clinicians

Welfare friendly examination procedure of DOGS without the owner – For clinicians

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Canine Heartworm Disease

Canine Heartworm Disease

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Subcutaneous Dirofilariosis

Subcutaneous Dirofilariosis

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Canine Angiostrongylosis

Canine Angiostrongylosis

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Canine Leishmaniasis

Canine Leishmaniasis

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Anaplasmosis in Dogs

Anaplasmosis in Dogs

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Babesiosis in Dogs

Babesiosis in Dogs

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Ehrlichiosis in Dogs

Ehrlichiosis in Dogs

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Lyme Disease in Dogs

Lyme Disease in Dogs

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Feline Leishmaniosis

Feline Leishmaniosis

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Haemoplasmosis in Cats

Haemoplasmosis in Cats

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Feline Heartworm Disease

Feline Heartworm Disease

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How to be a good veterinary colleague?

How to be a good veterinary colleague?

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Global principles of veterinary collegiality

Global principles of veterinary collegiality

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6 ANAESTHETIC PROTOCOLS: CASE STUDIES – Guidance notes

6 ANAESTHETIC PROTOCOLS: CASE STUDIES – Guidance notes

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6 ANAESTHETIC PROTOCOLS: CASE STUDIES – flowchart

6 ANAESTHETIC PROTOCOLS: CASE STUDIES – flowchart

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5 MINIMISING ANAESTHETIC COMPLICATIONS – Guidance notes

5 MINIMISING ANAESTHETIC COMPLICATIONS – Guidance notes

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5 MINIMISING ANAESTHETIC COMPLICATIONS – flowchart

5 MINIMISING ANAESTHETIC COMPLICATIONS – flowchart

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4 The importance of good monitoring – Guidance notes

4 The importance of good monitoring – Guidance notes

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4 The importance of good monitoring – flowchart

4 The importance of good monitoring – flowchart

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3 Basic Local Anaesthetic Blocks for Small Animal Practice: Guidance notes

3 Basic Local Anaesthetic Blocks for Small Animal Practice: Guidance notes

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3 Basic Local Anaesthetic Blocks for Small Animal Practice: Flowchart

3 Basic Local Anaesthetic Blocks for Small Animal Practice: Flowchart

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2 Acute Pain Assessement and Building an Analgesic Plan: Guidance notes

2 Acute Pain Assessement and Building an Analgesic Plan: Guidance notes

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2 Acute Pain Assessement and Building an Analgesic Plan: Flowchart

2 Acute Pain Assessement and Building an Analgesic Plan: Flowchart

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1 Anaesthetic Plan: Guidance notes

1 Anaesthetic Plan: Guidance notes

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1 Anaesthetic Plan: Flowchart

1 Anaesthetic Plan: Flowchart

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FECAVA Recommendations for Appropriate Antimicrobial Therapy

FECAVA Recommendations for Appropriate Antimicrobial Therapy

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FECAVA Advice on Responsible use of Antimicrobials

FECAVA Advice on Responsible use of Antimicrobials

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FECAVA Key Recommendations for Hygiene and Infection Control in Veterinary Practice

FECAVA Key Recommendations for Hygiene and Infection Control in Veterinary Practice

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FECAVA advice Clean Hands Saves Lives

FECAVA advice Clean Hands Saves Lives

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Poster/video – Long version

Poster/video – Long version

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DO I NEED ANY PRECAUTIONS WHEN HANDLING MY PET WITH INFECTION?

DO I NEED ANY PRECAUTIONS WHEN HANDLING MY PET WITH INFECTION?

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CAN I DECIDE ON THE THERAPY BY MYSELF?

CAN I DECIDE ON THE THERAPY BY MYSELF?

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I WANT ANTIBIOTICS »JUST IN CASE«

I WANT ANTIBIOTICS »JUST IN CASE«

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WHY DO WE NEED DIAGNOSTICS? CAN’T WE JUST START THE TREATMENT?

WHY DO WE NEED DIAGNOSTICS? CAN’T WE JUST START THE TREATMENT?

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ARE ANTIBIOTICS ALWAYS NECESSARY?

ARE ANTIBIOTICS ALWAYS NECESSARY?

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WHY ARE ANTIBIOTICS IMPORTANT?

WHY ARE ANTIBIOTICS IMPORTANT?

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DOES MY PET NEED ANTIBIOTICS?

DOES MY PET NEED ANTIBIOTICS?

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Importance of Oral Health

Importance of Oral Health

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Top 10 Oral Pathologies in Cats and Dogs

Top 10 Oral Pathologies in Cats and Dogs

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It Really Hurts, Oral Problems are Painful

It Really Hurts, Oral Problems are Painful

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RABIES

RABIES

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TOXOPLASMOSIS

TOXOPLASMOSIS

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SARCOPTES

SARCOPTES

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SALMONELLOSIS

SALMONELLOSIS

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LEPTOSPIROSIS

LEPTOSPIROSIS

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BARTONELLOSIS

BARTONELLOSIS

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DERMATOPHYTOSIS

DERMATOPHYTOSIS

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ECHINOCOCCOSIS

ECHINOCOCCOSIS

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Vets in Mind – Mental health and wellbeing support for the veterinary community

Vets in Mind – Mental health and wellbeing support for the veterinary community

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The Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) run by the RCVS, UK

The Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) run by the RCVS, UK

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It’s good to talk, but it matters how we do it by Rosie Allister published in VetRecord

It’s good to talk, but it matters how we do it by Rosie Allister published in VetRecord

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When Dogs Need Help to Say Goodbye (psychology professor Stanley Coren PhD., DSc, FRSC)

When Dogs Need Help to Say Goodbye (psychology professor Stanley Coren PhD., DSc, FRSC)

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How to Handle Stress (flyer)

How to Handle Stress (flyer)

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Dutch veterinary graduates leaving practice: A mixed-methods analysis of frequency and underlying reasons (scientific paper)

Dutch veterinary graduates leaving practice: A mixed-methods analysis of frequency and underlying reasons (scientific paper)

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FECAVA IVSA #sendnow – Supporting someone who is stressed via text (Infographic)

FECAVA IVSA #sendnow – Supporting someone who is stressed via text (Infographic)

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FECAVA/IVSA Infographic Identifying and Dealing with Stress (Infographic)

FECAVA/IVSA Infographic Identifying and Dealing with Stress (Infographic)

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Battling burnout by Mark Turner in the BSAVA Companion (article)

Battling burnout by Mark Turner in the BSAVA Companion (article)

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10 Things you might not know about Imposter Syndrome by Dr. Katie Ford (article)

10 Things you might not know about Imposter Syndrome by Dr. Katie Ford (article)

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Why is it important you know if you’re introvert or extrovert? by Dr. Sarah Keir (article)

Why is it important you know if you’re introvert or extrovert? by Dr. Sarah Keir (article)

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FECAVA End of Shift Checklist  (infographic)

FECAVA End of Shift Checklist  (infographic)

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Professional Supervision as a means of Support for Veterinarians

Professional Supervision as a means of Support for Veterinarians

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VCI Webinar – Mental Health & Wellbeing within the Veterinary Professions

VCI Webinar – Mental Health & Wellbeing within the Veterinary Professions

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 What I can/can’t control? (Infographic)

 What I can/can’t control? (Infographic)

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FECAVA/IVSA Infographic to Support Students During Pandemic (Infographic)

FECAVA/IVSA Infographic to Support Students During Pandemic (Infographic)

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Creating Your Own Anxiety Toolbox – Life after Lockdown by Dr. Mike Scanlan and The Webinar Vet (webinar)

Creating Your Own Anxiety Toolbox – Life after Lockdown by Dr. Mike Scanlan and The Webinar Vet (webinar)

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Be kind to yourself by Patricia Colville (article)

Be kind to yourself by Patricia Colville (article)

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#thankyouvet campaign (campaign)

#thankyouvet campaign (campaign)

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FECAVA Random Acts of Kindness (infographic)

FECAVA Random Acts of Kindness (infographic)

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Gratitude for the Busy Clinician by Dr. Katie Ford (article)

Gratitude for the Busy Clinician by Dr. Katie Ford (article)

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Dealing with online Harassment (Infographic)

Dealing with online Harassment (Infographic)

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Preventing Blame and Shame Culture as a Leader (Webinar from Olivia Ogińska)

Preventing Blame and Shame Culture as a Leader (Webinar from Olivia Ogińska)

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What impacts wellbeing of veterinary professionals (Webinar from Olivia Ogińska)

What impacts wellbeing of veterinary professionals (Webinar from Olivia Ogińska)

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FECAVA Playlist: Happy Songs for Blue Monday (music)

FECAVA Playlist: Happy Songs for Blue Monday (music)

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FECAVA Infographic: You are still a good vet (Infographic)

FECAVA Infographic: You are still a good vet (Infographic)

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Lancing the Abcess by Psychovets (article)

Lancing the Abcess by Psychovets (article)

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The Mission is Possible and it Starts with You! by Psychovets (article)

The Mission is Possible and it Starts with You! by Psychovets (article)

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Maintaining Mental Health. What Can You Do? by Dr Rosie Allister during the COVID-19 pandemic

Maintaining Mental Health. What Can You Do? by Dr Rosie Allister during the COVID-19 pandemic

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FECAVA Infographic on Mindfulness (infographic)

FECAVA Infographic on Mindfulness (infographic)

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Breeding Healthy Dogs (2018 with FVE)

Breeding Healthy Dogs (2018 with FVE)

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Anaesthesia-free dental procedures (2013, with EDVS)

Anaesthesia-free dental procedures (2013, with EDVS)

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Cloning of companion animals (2006)

Cloning of companion animals (2006)

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Organ harvesting from living companion animals (2006)

Organ harvesting from living companion animals (2006)

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Animal breeding (2005)

Animal breeding (2005)

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Mutilations in companion animals (2004)

Mutilations in companion animals (2004)

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Working towards responsible dog trade in Europe (2016) 

Working towards responsible dog trade in Europe (2016) 

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Veterinary vision on stray dog management (2015)

Veterinary vision on stray dog management (2015)

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The socio-economic value of companion animals (2009)

The socio-economic value of companion animals (2009)

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The economic importance of companion animals (2007)

The economic importance of companion animals (2007)

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Neutering of stray dogs and cats (2004)

Neutering of stray dogs and cats (2004)

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The role of veterinarians in AAT / AAA / RT programmes (2011)

The role of veterinarians in AAT / AAA / RT programmes (2011)

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Training of veterinary nurses (2004)

Training of veterinary nurses (2004)

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Reflection paper on medicated feed (2015)

Reflection paper on medicated feed (2015)

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Availability of medicines (2006)

Availability of medicines (2006)

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