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Extreme breeding of pets discussed at EU Parliament
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New practice posters
Four practice posters and a new hygiene poster were launched at the EuroCongress in Tallinn. The posters – four updates and a new addition – aim to help raise awareness about antimicrobial resistance, good hygiene practices and the appropriate use of antibiotics in pets:...
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Film: Vets voice concerns
The FVE and FECAVA have voiced their concern about the promotion of flat-faced dogs in films and social media, as this is likely to boost consumer demand for such dogs.
Recent reactions were prompted by the announcement of the upcoming Disney film ‘Patrick’, in which a pug plays a feature role.
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Global access to vet drugs
The WSAVA has launched a campaign to secure equal access to veterinary therapeutics for veterinarians around the world. Its position statement was co-signed by FECAVA and 10 WSAVA member associations have endorsed it so far, including ESAVA , HCAVS, NACAM and PSAVA. The WSAVA Therapeutics Guidelines Group spearheads the campaign...
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Tiina Toomet wins Didier Carlotti Award
Tiina Toomet, winner of the 2018 Didier Carlotti Award, flanked by FECAVA president Wolfgang Dohne and chair of the DCA jury Claude Béata at the ceremony in Tallinn (photo © Kristi Kamenik).
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VetCEE accepts management programmes
VetCEE, the European veterinary continuing education programme accreditation system is now accepting submissions for programmes on veterinary practice management. To that purpose...
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Travel scholarship awarded
UK FECAVA Director Krista Arnold receiving the cheque for the FECAVA Laboklin travel scholarship from Elisabeth Mueller on behalf of this year's recipients from Glasgow and Palma de Mallorca. At left, FECAVA president Wolfgang Dohne. (photo © Kristi Kamenik).
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Ulrike Tewes receives Athenian helmet
During the FECAVA EuroCongress, FECAVA office manager Ulrike Tewes received the Athenian helmet. The accolade is presented twice yearly by the President for dedicated services by a member of the FECAVA family.
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Norway limits the importation of strays
On 13 June, the Norwegian Food Safety Authority announced a change in the rules for importing dogs to Norway. Dogs must now have been owned and housed for at least 6 months by a pet owner in the country of origin...
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FECAVA now on LinkedIn
To extend its professional network and to increase its contact with members across Europe, FECAVA is now on LinkedIn!
Link up with our FECAVA LinkedIn page here.
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Want to attend BSAVA congress in 2019?
Does going to BSAVA congress exceed your budget but you'd still like to go? If you're member of FECAVA you can apply for a travel scholarship! Contact our UK member association BSAVA to find out more.
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Kiibi koerad, kiibi kassid (chip your dog, chip your cat)... was sung by the "biggest companion animal veterinary choir" during the Fecava Eurocongress 2018 Tallinn on Friday 15 June, on the steps of Tallinn City Hall. Click here for the lyrics. (video © Lemmik Postimees)
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Vets in Europe: Gizem
Turkish veterinarian and FECAVA Director Gizem Taktak features in this month's article of International Spotlight, brought to you in collaboration with the BSAVA's Companion magazine. In this article, she describes life as a companion animal practitioner in Istanbul and shares her passion of rehoming strays.
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 Book review
By Yvonne van Zeeland, the Netherlands
Ever since the first issue of the Exotic Animal Formulary made its entry into the veterinary literature in 1996, it has been – and still remains – an invaluable source of information for any veterinarian dealing with exotic animals.
The variety of species kept as pets has grown tremendously over the years, thereby requiring veterinarians to consolidate their knowledge of exotic animal medicine and surgery and develop an informed clinical approach to these patients. With each species having its own unique anatomical and physiological characteristics...
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 Free webinars
Below you find a selection of free (sponsored) webinars
that may be of interest.
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Extending healthy life in your feline patients
In her webinar on October 16th, Nathalie Dowgray will walk us through: The essentials in senior cat consultations; Recognising the major ‘alarm bells ’ of age related disease you’ll encounter and more subtle signs of general ageing; Mapping the ageing process. You’ll have an opportunity to ask questions to help refine your approach to cats over 7 years of age.
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Rabbit anaesthesia
Jurox has produced a series of five short online lectures called 'remarkable rabbit anaesthesia'. From booking in rabbits and pre-anaesthetic planning to recovery and discharging the rabbit patient, the series are accompanied by a free best-practice guidance on rabbit anaesthesia. Presented by Susan Ewards.
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Weight loss without obvious clinical signs
This online lecture will help you understand the common clinical conditions that cause weight loss in cats and how to identify and treat them in practice. Presented by Sarah Caney and brought to you in association with the ISFM. The video and slides documents can be downloaded. It is part of the library of the Boehringer Academy.
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The significance of a heart murmur
The session describes what to do when you hear a murmur at auscultation in a apparently healthy cats, and covers prevalence, significance and diagnosis. Presented by Virginia Luis Fuentes, the online seminar is part of the e-learning programme of the cardio academy of CEVA's e-learning programme.
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 Open Access Papers
Below you find a selection of recent open access papers
that may be of interest to you
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