Quality Assurance (QA): Is There Any Substance to the Quality Assurance

Quality Assurance (QA): Is There Any Substance to the Quality Assurance

Join host Brett Davidson interviews Nick Bova, Managing Director of Bova, to explore the reality behind Quality Assurance in veterinary compounding.

With some compounding pharmacies claiming Quality Assured products/facilities, Brett and Nick dive into what “Quality” truly means, how it’s regulated, and why the standards are often misunderstood. Drawing on Nick’s experience from establishing Bova UK under strict GMP regulations—standards that Australian pharmacies are not required to follow—they discuss the lack of oversight in the Australian veterinary compounding industry.

The QA program Bova has implemented is a unique approach developed in consultation with regulatory bodies. This insightful conversation sheds light on the critical differences in global veterinary compounding practices and the real meaning of quality assurance.

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What You Should Know About FCoV-23 And The Outbreak Of FIP In Cyprus (2023)

What You Should Know About FCoV-23 And The Outbreak Of FIP In Cyprus (2023)

In a VETchat episode, Professor Danielle Gunn-Moore discussed feline medicine, focusing on mycobacterium and feline infectious peritonitis (FIP). They addressed the current outbreak of FIP in Cyprus and the emergence of the FCoV-23 variant found in cats of all ages. Gunn-Moore emphasized the improved treatment for mycobacterium and the need for proactive measures against FCoV-23.

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An update on Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) – 2022

An update on Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) – 2022

An update on Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) – 2022 With Dr. Emi Barker BSc (hons) BVSc (hons) PhD PGCertTLHE DipECVIM-CA MRCVS and Dr. Samantha Taylor BVetMed(Hons) CertSAM DipECVIM-CA MANZCVS FRCVS Renowned feline specialists Dr. Samantha Taylor and Dr. Emi Barker discuss FIP in our latest podcast episode. Sam and Emi discuss legally available treatments that are allowing vets more hope when…

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