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Amphibian extinction at heart of international day
Save The Frogs day takes place on April 26.
Save The Frogs day takes place on April 26.

Education and conservation awareness to be highlighted

They are amongst one of the most endangered species on the planet, yet many people are unaware that frog populations are disappearing.

Amphibian education and conservation will be at the heart of the international Save The Frogs Day, which takes place on April 26.

It is the sixth year that the Save The Frogs event has been held.

Last year supporters held 270 events in more than 30 countries.
Organisers at Save The Frogs say pollution, loss of habitat, climate change, invasive species, road mortality, over harvesting for the pet and food trades, and the  infectious disease chytridiomycosis which is spread by human activity, are all resulting in amphibian species dying out. 

It say nearly a third of the world's amphibian species are on the brink of extinction and that the threats to these animals will rise as the human population grows, unless action is taken.

To find out more visit www.savethefrogs.com 

 

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Two new roles on BEVA Nurse Committee

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 The BEVA has opened two new roles on its Nurse Committee.

There is one role available for a full member (for three years) and one role for a student member (until they qualify).

Members must attend all meetings, occurring four times a year. They will assist the committee in understanding the field, identifying issues and engaging with external parties.

More details can be found here

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BSAVA publishes Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice

The BSAVA has added a small animal nutrition advice booklet to its series of BSAVA guides.

The BSAVA Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice offers a resource for veterinary professionals to provide appropriate nutrition for animals. As well as maintaining the wellbeing of healthy pets, the guide explores how nutritional requirements change in times of illness and disease.

The guide is divided into five sections, which explore the importance of nutritional assessment; diet types; feeding at different life stages; feeding for specific situations; and feeding for specific diseases. Online resources are also in the BSAVA Library including client handouts and videos.

It is designed to be suitable for referencing, in-depth case planning and team training sessions.

The BSAVA Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice can be purchased online from the BSAVA store.