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Nominations open for BSAVA Awards 2024
There are eight categories open for nominations.
Chance for vets and vet nurses to celebrate colleagues.

The 2024 BSAVA Awards have opened for nominations, with the organisers encouraging veterinary professionals to nominate colleagues and peers who are making outstanding contributions to small animal veterinary care.

Nominations can be made online for the following eight awards:
  • The Amoroso Award – For outstanding contributions to undergraduate teaching of small animal studies (preclinical or clinical)
  • The Simon Award – For contributions to the advancement of small animal surgery by a veterinary surgeon
  • The Woodrow Award – For contributions to the advancement of small animal medicine by a qualified veterinarian
  • The J.A. Wight Memorial Award – For a veterinary surgeon who has made outstanding contributions to the welfare of companion animals
  • The Blaine Award – For outstanding contributions to the advancement of small animal science by a veterinary surgeon
  • The Bourgelat Award – For outstanding international contributions to the field of small animal practice or science by a veterinary surgeon
  • The Ray Butcher Award – BSAVA’s ‘unsung hero’ award for an individual who has made significant contribution to animal welfare in the community
  • The Bruce Vivash Jones Veterinary Nurse Award – For outstanding contributions to the advancement of small animal veterinary nursing.
It is not necessary to be a BSAVA member to nominate a veterinary surgeon or veterinary nurse, nor does the nominated person need to be a member. Nominations are open until 25 September.

The awards will be presented at BSAVA Congress 2024, which is due to be held at Manchester Central Convention Complex from 21-23 March 2024.

Krista Arnold, BSAVA honorary secretary, said: “I encourage everyone to make a nomination of as many peers and colleagues as possible! The awards are our way of saying thank you and to recognise others’ skills and commitment to small animal welfare. We hope you will join us in celebrating those who have made a real difference to our profession.”


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Practices urged to audit neutering data

News Story 1
 RCVS Knowledge has called on vet practices to audit their post-operative neutering outcomes.

It follows the release of the 2024 NASAN benchmarking report, which collates data from neutering procedures performed on dogs, cats and rabbits.

The benchmarking report enables practices in the UK and Ireland to compare their post-operative outcomes to the national average. This includes the rate of patients lost to follow-up, which in 2024 increased to 23 per cent.

Anyone from the practice can submit the data using a free template. The deadline for next report is February 2026.

Visit the RCVS Knowledge website to complete an audit. 

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UK's BSE risk status downgraded

The WOAH has downgraded the UK's international risk status for BSE to 'negligible'.

Defra says that the UK's improved risk status recognises the reputation for having the highest standards for biosecurity. It adds that it demonstrates decades of rigorous animal control.

Outbreaks of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy, also known as mad cow disease, have previously resulted in bans on Britain's beef exports.

The UK's new status could lead to expanded trade and better confidence in British beef.

Christine Middlemiss, the UK's chief veterinary officer, said: "WOAH's recognition of the UK as negligible risk for BSE is a significant milestone and is a testament to the UK's strong biosecurity measures and the hard work and vigilance of farmers and livestock keepers across the country who have all played their part in managing the spread of this disease.