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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The horses are the easy bit (2024)
Understanding human behaviour in order to improve companion animal welfare, and in using social sciences to find out more about how we can help people to change.
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Cytology Wall Chart
Cytology Wall ChartEar Cytology Method and Results Wall Chart: Display this wall chart and elevate your practices’ cytology proficiency, with this comprehensive guide to ear cytology sampling. Gain confidence in microscopy techniques to ensure precise and accurate diagnoses.
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FIP: Home Care Diary
Home care and monitoring are an essential part of caring for your cat, when diagnosed with Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP). This diary is designed to help you effectively monitor your cat’s condition between veterinary visits, as well as provide valuable insights to your veterinary surgeon.
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FIP diagnosis: now we can treat it, how sure do we need to be? (2024)
Join us for an essential webinar tailored for veterinary surgeons grappling with the intricacies of diagnosing and treating Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP). Led by esteemed expert Sam Taylor, RCVS Recognised Specialist in Feline Medicine, this webinar will highlight the key clinical abnormalities indicative of FIP, decode lab findings, and address the important question of when treatment trials are appropriate.
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FIP: so much has changed, where are we now? (2024)
The last few years have seen an explosion in our knowledge of treating FIP but where have we landed in terms of drugs, dosage and prognosis?
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Feline Hypertension
Feline Hypertension – Spotting the Signs!Explore the correlation between high blood pressure and other diseases, aiding clients in recognizing early signs that their cat may be experiencing blood pressure issues. Provide peace of mind by explaining management options simply.
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Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca in Dogs
Learn More About Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (Dry Eye)Download our informative guide to help owners understand more about this common eye condition in pets, its symptoms, and treatment options. Help owners stay informed and empowered while waiting for their appointment.
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ECG clinical interpretation (2024)
Delve into the world of electrocardiography with a leading expert in the field, who will guide you through real-life case studies and share valuable insights. Gain practical skills that you can immediately apply in your veterinary practice. From reviewing the normal cardiac conduction system, and equipment setup to a step-by-step guide in working through ECGs, you’ll leave with a toolbox of skills to enhance your diagnostic capabilities. This isn’t your typical webinar – practical and interactive, expect live polls, live Q&A sessions, and interactive discussions to deepen your understanding of ECG clinical interpretation.
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Equine Gastric Disease The ins and outs
Discover the ins and outs of Equine Gastric Disease, a common condition affecting horses. Learn about the two types of gastric disease, their risk factors, and prevalence.
Don’t miss out on this essential information for every horse owner!
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How to know your horse is the right weight?
Understanding the importance of maintaining the right weight for horses is crucial for their overall health and well-being. Learn more.
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Laminitis
What is laminitis? How can I reduce the risk? What do I do if my horse or pony has it?Learn about laminitis. Discover the causes, symptoms, and how to reduce the risk. Find out how to recognize laminitis early and what steps to take if your horse or pony has it.
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Clinical evaluation of two products to hasten ovulation in cyclic mares
The aim of this investigation was to compare the effectiveness of Bova deslorelin and chorolon to effect ovulation within 48 hrs of administration. Secondly, the aim was to evaluate the effectiveness of deslorelin and chorolon on mares with suspected antibodies to hCG.
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Does your canine patient have keratoconjunctivitis sicca? (2023)
The 45-minute webinar covers keratoconjunctivitis sicca, it is clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management. Interesting/challenging cases will also be discussed. You can join the webinar live or watch it later at your convenience.
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Sustainable control practices for equine tapeworm (2024)
Attendees will be cognizant of the following information by the end of the webinar:• Horses that graze can be infected by the tapeworm, Anoplocephala perfoliata
•Equine tapeworm has an indirect lifecycle involving an oribatid/pasture mite intermediate host
• Adult tapeworms are hermaphrodite and intermittently release segments containing eggs
• The adult worms are found in caecum and, particularly, the ileo-caeco-colic junction
•Most horses have low burdens of tapeworm
• The prevalence of tapeworm varies between different groups of horses
• A main risk factor for tapeworm infection is access to pasture• Horses are infected year-round with tapeworm
• Equine tapeworm can cause colic
• The level of burden correlates with the risk of colic
• Burdens of 20 tapeworms and over have been demonstrated as pathogenic
• Serum IgG(T) levels to tapeworm excretory/secretory (ES) antigens of 12/13 kDa correlate with infection intensity
• Serum IgG(T) to 12/13 kDa ES antigens correlates with risk of colic
• Anthelmintic resistance in tapeworm to praziquantel and pyrantel was reported in 2023
• Faecal egg count tests have poor sensitivity for detecting tapeworm infection due to intermittent release of egg-containing proglottids and burdens comprising a proportion immature/sterile worms
• Serum and saliva tests that measure IgG(T) to tapeworm 12/13 kDa ES antigens can be used to diagnose infection to inform anthelmintic treatments and as an aid to diagnosis in colic cases
• Horses can be assessed in theTapeworm Blood Test 4 months after their last treatment
• Horses can be assessed in the EquiSal Tapeworm Saliva Test 3 months after their last treatment • Tapeworm antibody tests do not provide a value for exact numbers of worms but generate a score that provides a low, borderline or moderate/high tapeworm diagnosis. Treatment is recommended for horses that report a result as borderline or moderate/high
• Use of the EquiSal Tapeworm Saliva Test has led to considerable reductions in anti-tapeworm treatments in the UK, with 2 out of 3 horses tested not requiring treatment based on test results
• Control of tapeworm should combine good pasture management (low stocking density, removal of dung at least twice a week) with diagnostic testing to inform treatment decisions
• Anthelmintics licensed to treat equine tapeworm in the UK are pyrantel embonate (at twice the dose used for nematode species) and praziquantel (in combination with a macrocyclic lactone or as a single-active extemporaneous formulation that can only be prescribed by a veterinary surgeon).
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Common Signs of Heart Disease in Cats and Dogs
The poster discusses essential signs of heart disease in cats and dogs, such as heart murmurs, breathing changes and exercise intolerance. It offers a downloadable poster to assist pet owners in identifying these crucial symptoms, thereby safeguarding their pet’s heart health.
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Canine arthritis
The informative poster on Canine Arthritis provides essential knowledge on the disease. It explores its causes, symptoms, treatment strategies, prevention methods, and overall management. It’s a valuable resource for pet owners seeking comprehensive understanding and practical advice for their pet’s joint health. A copy can be downloaded for reference.
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Feline hyperthyroidism
Feline hyperthyroidism, the most common hormonal disease in cats affecting 10% of those aged over 9. Our comprehensive poster available for download. This reference guide explains the causes, treatments, and core symptoms of the disease to educate cat owners better and ensure timely interventions.
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Caring for the senior cat pet owner series – Dr. Caney
Dr. Sarah Caney, a specialist in feline medicine, has teamed up with Bova UK to deliver a series of webinars aiming to help cat owners identify and manage senior cat conditions. Internationally recognized, Dr. Caney, who has over 20 years of experience, intends to educate about early detection and intervention, aiming to improve the pets’ quality of life.
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The use of gabapentin as an anxiolytic in cats (2022)
In the webinar, Dr. Matt Gurney, a European Veterinary Specialist, will review the use of gabapentin as an anxiolytic in cats. He will explore existing studies and provide detailed recommendations. Dr. Gurney, mainly interested in acute and chronic pain management, has extensive experience in anaesthesia and animal care.
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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