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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Managing Feline Aortic Thromboembolism (2020)
Join Liz for an in-depth look at feline aortic thromboembolism, focusing on its classic presentation—hindlimb paralysis. Learn how to diagnose, manage, and prevent this serious condition in cats. Perfect for vets seeking practical, up-to-date strategies for ATE cases. CPD certificate available for live and on-demand viewers.
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Syncope – The Descent to Death (2020)
Join Dr Emily for a compelling webinar exploring syncope and episodic collapse in small animal patients. Learn why these events can signal poor prognosis, how to approach challenging cardiac diagnoses, and apply evidence-based strategies through real-life case examples. Essential insight for any vet managing sudden collapse cases.
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Feline better and in the loop (2020)
Join Dr Emily Dutton as she explores the treatment of preclinical heart disease in cats and heart failure in dogs. Learn the value of clinical exams, cardiac biomarkers, and evidence-based decision-making. Real case examples bring cardiology to life for small animal practitioners looking to improve patient outcomes.
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Vet Business Biopsies – The Results Are In! (2020)
Jane’s “Business Biopsies” program has reviewed 30+ vet practices, assessing crucial aspects like workflow and financial health. Her talk will highlight trends and management qualities that lead to success or failure. Jane Bindloss, a renowned figure in veterinary nursing and management, uses her extensive experience to advise veterinary practices on leadership and operations.
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Optimising the Health and Welfare of Horses and Ponies with PPID (2021)
Join Dr Nicola for a practical webinar on managing PPID, covering diagnosis, insulin dysregulation, treatment strategies, and long-term care. Gain insights from the latest research, including updates from the 4th Global Endocrine Symposium, and learn tips to improve outcomes in chronic cases. Includes live Q&A session.
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Management of spring transition and seasonal anoestrus in mares (2021)
Explore strategies to manage seasonal anoestrus in mares with this practical webinar. Learn how artificial lighting and medical therapies can help advance the onset of cyclic activity. Includes a focused discussion on lactational anoestrus and how to support mares in achieving reproductive readiness for the upcoming breeding season.
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Managing obesity in horses- how can vets help horse owners? (2021)
“Cobs are supposed to have an apple bum… not a whole orchard!” This webinar explores how behaviour change science can help owners recognise and manage equine obesity. Learn practical strategies, backed by a three-year study, to guide effective conversations and support real change in horse health and owner awareness.
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How to tip the scales in your favour: weight monitoring and management while keeping your horse happy (2021)
Weight management doesn’t have to feel like a constant struggle. This practical webinar explores overlooked weight monitoring tips and personalised management options to help you support your horse’s wellbeing. Discover how to keep your horse happy, healthy, and active—while making weight control more manageable and enjoyable for both of you.
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Coping With Change & Stress Management (2021)
Change is part of life—but managing it well takes skill. This webinar offers practical tips for coping with transitions and keeping stress in check. Learn how to build resilience, stay grounded, and embrace change with confidence. Perfect for anyone facing personal or professional shifts. Register now to join!
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Mentally Healthy Workplaces (2021)
Join Dr Nadine Hamilton, leading expert in veterinary wellbeing, as she explores what makes a workplace mentally healthy. Learn how to reduce stress, manage conflict, and promote wellbeing in your team. Discover practical strategies to boost retention, morale, and mental health in veterinary practice. Don’t miss out—register now!
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Equine Glandular Gastric Disease (EGGD)- what’s new for 2021?
Dr Michael Hewetson returns with an exciting update on Equine Glandular Gastric Disease (EGGD). Discover the latest developments in lesion grading and clinical significance, and gain practical insights to enhance diagnosis and management. A must-watch for equine vets staying ahead in gastric health. Register now to join us!
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How does acute pain become chronic and how can we manage it (2021)
Chronic pain, including osteoarthritis, is a growing challenge in veterinary practice. This webinar explores how acute pain becomes chronic and provides a logical, evidence-based approach to managing long-term pain. Gain a deeper understanding of pain mechanisms and improve treatment outcomes for your patients. Don’t miss out—register now!
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Compounding in the Veterinary Industry, an IVA Panel Discussion (2021)
Confused about compounded medications in veterinary practice? Join IVA and a panel of experts as they debunk common myths, explain regulatory standards, and explore why patient responses and pricing vary. Gain clarity on quality, compliance, and best practices to support better outcomes for your patients. Don’t miss this discussion!
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Managing endocrine cases through the Autumn and Winter (2021)
Join Dr David Rendle for an expert update on managing EMS and PPID through the winter. Learn how seasonal weight loss can reduce spring laminitis risk, explore emerging therapeutics, and review the latest evidence on pergolide and other treatments. Practical insights to optimise equine metabolic health. Register now!
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Prevention and Management of Laminitis (2021)
This webinar discusses the value of assessing insulin concentration in assessing the risk and prognosis for laminitis and goes on to highlight recent updates in the management of endocrinopathic laminitis and obesity. The pros and cons of different treatments are reviewed with reference to the published literature and also recent work that is yet to be published.
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Monitoring trilostane treatment in dogs with hyperadrenocorticism (2022)
Trilostane is a key treatment for canine hyperadrenocorticism, but effective monitoring is essential to avoid oversuppression. This webinar explores current approaches—including ACTH testing and pre-pill cortisol—alongside their pros, cons, and clinical relevance. Gain practical tips to optimise outcomes and ensure safe, tailored treatment for your canine patients.
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What is the link between stress and Equine Gastric Disease in horses? (2022)
Equine gastric disease (EGD) is a common condition in horses, with a prevalence approaching 100% in certain populations. In experimental studies, in rats, gastric lesion size is a commonly used outcome to measure their response to stress. So what is the link between stress and EGD in horses? This talk will explore that question and help practitioners to consider more than just omeprazole when treating these cases
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Caring for a cat with hyperthyroidism (2023)
Feline hyperthyroidism is a common condition in older cats, often presenting with weight loss, restlessness, and gastrointestinal signs. Join us to explore how to diagnose it easily and manage it effectively with options like medication, surgery, radioiodine, or diet. Improve outcomes and quality of life for your hyperthyroid patients.
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Caring for a cat with hypertension (2023)
Feline hypertension is a serious, often silent condition affecting many older cats—especially those with chronic kidney disease. Learn how to detect early signs, diagnose accurately, and treat effectively to prevent complications like blindness and neurological issues. Join us to improve outcomes for your feline patients with high blood pressure.
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Caring for a cat with arthritis (2023)
Arthritis is common in older cats but often goes unnoticed due to subtle signs like reduced jumping or grumpiness. Join us to learn how to recognise feline arthritis, improve diagnosis, and explore practical management strategies—from pain relief to lifestyle adjustments—that can greatly enhance quality of life for ageing cats.
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Deep Dive into Quality Assurance at Bova Aus (2021)
Bova is a company where vets, pets and the pet owner sit at the heart of everything it does.Quality is at the core of every process, producing the highest standard compounded medication.
This webinar will talk you through the unique Bova Aus Quality Assurance Program and how this benefits the vet, the pet, and the pet owner.
Bova Aus has developed a unique system to batch and Quality Assure (QA) popular, high-risk, or complex compounded products under instruction from veterinarians.
The following areas will be discussed:
SOURCING RAW MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT & VENDOR AUDITS
BATCH TRIALS
STAFF TRAINING
QUALITY CONTROL
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Updates on FIP (2023)
FIP has become a hot talking point among feline veterinarians, with new treatments and a better understanding of the disease. Points that will be covered are:Diagnosing FIP in general practice – the brick-by-brick approach
Revolutionary anti-virals – approach to treatment and monitoring protocols
Tips and tricks for tricky cases
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Shoeing the laminitic horse and for other pathologies of the foot (2023)
Can we really offload and protect injured structures in the foot? Is there any evidence base for the shoes we recommend? Dr. Andy Fiske-Jackson will present the concepts behind the recommended shoes for a variety of common ailments and give my personal experience of each one.
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Diagnosis and management of sacroiliac joint region pain (2023)
What are the clinical characteristics of sacroiliac joint region pain? How can you effectively diagnose and treat it? I’ll use case examples, give ultrasound tips, treatment options, and how to construct a rehab plan for this often-diagnosed but poorly understood condition.
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Metronomic Chemotherapy (2020)
Discover the potential of metronomic chemotherapy—an emerging low-dose, multi-targeted cancer treatment strategy. This webinar explores how continuous, low-intensity chemotherapy can inhibit tumour growth, support immune response, and reduce toxicity. Learn how it complements traditional therapies and may reshape the future of cancer management. Don’t miss this insightful session!
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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