Bova Scholars – Free Vet CPD
Welcome to our Bova Scholars hub. Here you will find all our CPD – all free, and all from experts in their field. We have a passion for innovation, and this not only extends to the products we deliver, but to the education and CPD we create. We aim to provide you with the latest research, thinking and treatment options with easily accessible blogs, podcasts and webinars. So, whether you’re a reader, a listener or a watcher, we have you covered.
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Survival guide to facing the suspected cardiac patient in general practice (2025)
This talk focuses on assisting clinicians in the everyday practice on the detection and diagnosis of cardiac disease in our companion animals. From the moment they present on your hospital’s doorstep, we will discuss tips and tricks on acquiring a thorough history, performing a complete cardiothoracic physical exam, classifying murmurs and heart sounds, pros/cons of various diagnostics testing etc. Participants should finish the webinar feeling more confident in tackling the next patient that presents with suspected heart disease.
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Eye Spy a Dry Eye – Tear Quality and Quantity matter! (2025)
Dr. Caruso will cover:
Recognising the signs of KCS – From subtle changes to severe cases.
Diagnostic tools and techniques – Schirmer tear tests, fluorescein staining, & beyond.
Treatment strategies – Medical and surgical options for effective management.
Case studies and practical tips – Real-world insights to enhance clinical outcomes.
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Challenges in Diagnosis & Management of Hypertension (2025)
Systemic hypertension is estimated to affect at least 20% of older cats and is especially common in combination with illnesses such as chronic kidney disease. Diagnosis is not always straightforward; distinguishing between situational and genuine hypertension can be challenging.
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Blood Smears and Haematology Analysis
Master the art of blood smear preparation and achieve accurate haematology analysis with our step-by-step guide! Download the poster now!
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Psychopharmaceuticals in Equine Practice: Enhancing Wellbeing and Managing Anxiety (2025)
This webinar will discuss commonly used psychopharmaceuticals as well as those we should probably be avoiding and backed up with real case scenarios.
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Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) Information for cat owners
Gain a comprehensive understanding of Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP), including its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, available treatments, and how to support cats during and after treatment.
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Diagnosis and management of feline heart disease (2025)
Discover expert strategies for feline heart disease management in 2025, covering diagnosis, treatment, and improving outcomes for cats with heart conditions.
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Ten Top Tips for a Calmer Pet During Fireworks
Ten Top Tips for a Calmer Pet During Fireworks—designed to help practices guide pet caregivers in keeping their furry friends calm and comfortable.
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Appropriate antimicrobial use in foals -how do we combat antimicrobial resistance? (2024)
Join our webinar on “Appropriate Antimicrobial Use in Foals” to explore critical topics like combating antimicrobial resistance, a growing concern in foals due to bacterial infections and sepsis. Learn about appropriate antimicrobial use, the challenges of balancing treatment with resistance, and how to improve antimicrobial stewardship. This session offers valuable insights for veterinary professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of foal care and reduce resistance development. Discover evidence-based strategies for responsible drug use and effective care practices in foals.
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AMR & FIP treatment – Antivirals are antimicrobials too! (2024)
Feline infectious peritonitis is now a readily treatable disease. In this exciting era of feline medicine, let us learn from past mistakes and do our bit to promote responsible antimicrobial stewardship. Antivirals are often overlooked when we discuss antimicrobial resistance, with most of the focus on antibiotic use. In this webinar, Dr Coggins will review what we have learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and discuss the current recommendations for antiviral use in the context of FIP treatment.
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All-Season Care for Horses: Managing Weight and Preventing Laminitis (2024)
Keeping your horse at a healthy weight is essential for preventing laminitis and ensuring their overall well-being. This educational webinar offers horse owners practical tips and advice on managing weight and preventing laminitis throughout the year.
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Feline Infectious Peritonitis in 2024: Updates for the Caregiver (2024)
In this session, Dr. Sam Taylor will discuss the latest developments in feline disease management, including how caregivers can support their pets through the treatment process.
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Diagnosis, intervention & the spectrum of analgesia in management of laminitis (2023)
A brief discussion of pathophys, diagnosis of laminitis, including determination of the inciting cause, field approach to management of acute & chronic laminitis including diet, hoof support/therapies, analgesia and housing, and the options for analgesia, where to start and where you can go in those challenging cases.
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Fun with the Fundus – How to examine the retina (2024)
Join Dr. Kelly Caruso for an informative 2024 webinar on retinal examination. Learn key techniques in fundus examination, diagnose retinal conditions, and enhance your veterinary ophthalmology skills. Register now!
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FAQ
Why choose Bova Scholars for vet CPD?
We believe one of our key roles is to support vets and vet nurses – making practice life easier where we can. We know time is precious, especially now, when demands on the profession are at an all-time high. Our free vet CPD is convenient and easily accessible – giving you the flexibility to learn when and how you want.
We use RCVS, European and American board Specialists, key opinion leaders and industry professionals to deliver cutting-edge recommendations that help you provide the best care for your patients – covering a range of species and therapeutic areas.
Who is Bova Scholars for?
Bova Scholars has free veterinary CPD for all veterinary professionals – vets, vet nurses and the wider team – we know how important up to date knowledge is for all practice colleagues.
What vet CPD topics does Bova Scholars cover?
Bova Scholars covers a wide range of topics across small animal and equine medicine, giving you up-to-date information on equine topics such as laminitis, pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID), equine gastric disease, and small animal topics including feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), cardiology and pain management. We also have a handy webinar on using the cascade – as we know this is important for confidence when using Veterinary Specials.
Who are Bova Scholars’ experts?
Meet some of the Specialists, key opinion leaders and industry professionals who deliver our CPD:
Equine:
David Rendle BVSc MVM CertEM(IntMed) DipECEIM FRCVS
RCVS and European Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine
Professor Mark Bowen BVetMed MMedSci(MedEd) PhD Cert VA Cert EM(IntMed) Dip ECVSMR Dip ACVIM-LAIM PFHEA FRCVS Professor of Veterinary Internal Medicine, University of Nottingham, clinical lead of the equine medicine service at Oakham Veterinary Hospital
Small animal:
Professor Danièlle A. Gunn-Moore BSc(Hon), BVM&S, PhD, MANZCVS (Feline), FHEA, FRSB, FRCVS
RCVS Specialist in Feline Medicine
Dr Emily Dutton BVM&S DVC MRCVS
RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Cardiology
How to access Bova Scholars’ free vet CPD webinars
All you need to do is follow the relevant link, enter your details, and enjoy. Remember to email us at office@bova.co.uk with your full name and the title of the webinar viewed so we can send your CPD certificate once you have completed any of the webinars.
Keeping up to date with veterinary CPD
As you know, CPD or continuing professional development is a requirement for all veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses on the RCVS Register. Veterinary surgeons need to complete 35 hours per year, and veterinary nurses, 15 hours.
All your CPD needs to be recorded using the 1CPD platform, and reflection is now an important step.
More information can be found on the RCVS website, including what to do if you don’t think that you will be able to meet your CPD requirements.
Free education for animal owners
Finding trusted educational content for pet owners can be challenging. We have webinars for horse owners and cat owners to help owners better understand their pets to help improve animal welfare.
If you’re a pet owner, then you are in the right place! Watch our pet owner webinars here.
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