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PDSA launches new survey
Call for more vets and VNs to contribute

The People's Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) has called for vets and veterinary nurses to offer their thoughts on various matters of importance in the care of the nation's companion animal pets as a part of the charity's 2012 survey. Last year's survey polled over 11,000 members of the public and 140 vets and VNs, and a spokesperson for the PDSA expressed the hope that more than 500 vets and VNs might contribute this year.

The 2011 PDSA Animal Welfare (PAW) Report found that 89% of pet owners felt that people should be aware of the health and welfare needs of animals which are outlined in the Animal Welfare Act 2006. However, the same poll revealed that only 45% of those polled considered themselves appropriately familiar with these needs.

Commenting, PDSA Senior Vet Nicola Martin said “We're looking for a mix of opinions, what you do you in your practice and what information you think is valuable and asking for opinions on key topical issues such as microchipping, dangerous dogs and pet insurance.”

More information can be found at the PDSA website.

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Submissions open for BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026

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 The BSAVA has opened submissions for the BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026.

It is an opportunity for applicants to present new research on any veterinary subject, such as the preliminary results of a study, discussion of a new technique or a description of an interesting case.

They must be based on high-quality clinical research conducted in industry, practice or academia, and summarised in 250 words.

Applications are welcome from vets, vet nurses, practice managers, and students.

Submissions are open until 6 March 2026. 

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Survey seeks ruminant sector views on antimicrobial stewardship

A new survey is seeking views of people working in the UK ruminant sector on how to tackle the challenge of demonstrating responsible antibiotic stewardship.

Forming part of a wider, collaborative initiative, the results will help identify the types of data available so that challenges with data collection can be better understood and addressed.

Anyone working in the UK farming sector, including vets and farmers,is encouraged to complete the survey, which is available at app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk