Animal Health Trust Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) technique questionnaire

The Animal Health Trust would like responses from vets on their use of FNA in the UK to further research into small animal soft tissue surgery in the UK. FNA is commonly used to diagnose canine neoplasia.

Take part in the survey on the Animal Health Trust site.

PAWS (Parents Autism Workshops and Support) launch research survey and workshops to help autistic sufferers

PAWS is running three workshops in Leeds from 14th December 2012 – 20 February 2013 which highlight the benefits of dogs to help children with autism.

Parents of a child diagnosed with autism (aged 3-16) who are also dog owners are encouraged to assist the charity by taking part in a survey funded by the Big Lottery. The survey will assess the impact of pet dogs on families with autism.

Take part in the survey and learn more about the Leeds workshops at PAWS.

More and more people are choosing to own a dog over having children and want to see Britain adapting by being more dog friendly, according to research conducted by the Kennel Club

The research, carried out ahead of the Kennel Club’s Open for Dogs Week from 20-26 August, found that two-fifths of people say owning a dog is a happy alternative to having children, and one in four say that a dog fits more easily with their lifestyle. Furthermore, a quarter of Brits with children say that whilst their children always come first, they prefer to do things with their dog.

It is not just children that are going down in the pecking order when compared to Fido. Eight out of ten say that their dog is attentive and loving when out and about, whereas just over half say that the same is true of their other half!

However, despite the central place that dogs hold in their owners’ hearts, many people experience difficulty taking their dogs out and about, particularly to restaurants. Two fifths of people say that they have problems finding a place where their dog is welcome while they eat, and almost half say that they’d like to see a wider variety of restaurants open their doors to dogs.

Learn more about Open For Dogs.

BVA to determine member satisfaction and the relevance of benefits

In a move to assess the value of its membership, the BVA will be conducting spot checks using external research agency Research by Design to ask members for detailed feedback on the services they receive.

Practicising members and veterinary students in their final year can all be approached, and will then be asked to fill out a short online survey.

If you’re a BVA member ensure your contact details are up to date.

The PDSA need your advice in the latest PAW report

Feedback from vets and vet nurses will shape the PDSA’s wellbeing policies and advice to owners, and will help the PDSA analyse the true state of pet care in the UK.

Vets and vet nurses have a unique insight into the world of pet care. If you have a few minutes to spare please help the PDSA.

Last chance to win CPD vouchers worth £250! The lucky winner will be selected Friday May 11th.

Take part in our survey, which should take no more than 5 minutes, for your chance to win.

Win £500 BEVA CPD vouchers and inform the profession

The survey has been launched to gain a better understanding of veterinary perceptions of Equine Herpes Virus (EHV), and to promote awareness of the condition amongst horse owners.

The survey consists of five multiple choice questions and should take no more than five minutes. Take part at ehvaware.com

New survey on number of animals in care across the UK

An estimated 260 000 dogs and cats were taken in by care organisations throughout 2009, with a large number of these organisations at full capacity throughout the year the actual number of pets in need of care was probably significantly higher.

The study proves a need for better levels of care, owner education and neutering across the country.

For the full study download the most recent issue of the Veterinary Record.

National Equine Health Survey (NEHS) results published by Blue Cross

The NEHS took place from 14 – 20 November 2011 with data submitted from 5699 horses and 286 donkeys and mules, the biggest sample size to date.

The top 5 issues were:
1) Skin disease
2) Weight issues
3) Lameness
4) Wounds
5) Laminitis

Read more for full results, stat breakdown and information on how you can take part.

What do you expect of veterinary graduates on Day One

The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies wants to gauge exactly what is expected of veterinary graduates on their first day in practice, especially in regard to their proficiency with anaesthesia. The survey will be an important lead on changing education for students and ensuring high standards across the profession.

If you’ve not taken part in the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies’ survey yet, you can do so here.