Your data on MRCVSonline
The nature of the services provided by Vision Media means that we might obtain certain information about you.
Please read our Data Protection and Privacy Policy for details.

In addition, (with your consent) some parts of our website may store a 'cookie' in your browser for the purposes of
functionality or performance monitoring.
Click here to manage your settings.
EmailIphone Application    Posted: 31st May 2017
If you would like to forward this story on to a friend, simply fill in the form below and click send.
Your friend's email:
Your email:
Your name:
 
 
Send Cancel

FECAVA AND ESCCAP unite to tackle vector-borne diseases
A dog with leishmaniasis.

Organisations working to better inform companion animal vets

Two leading companion animal organisations are set to collaborate in the fight against vector-borne diseases in cats and dogs.

The Federation of Companion Animal Veterinary Associations (FECAVA) and the European Scientific Counsel for Companion Animal Parasites (ESCCAP) will meet at the WSAVA/FECAVA Congress in September.

The organisations will convene at the second meeting of the FECAVA working group on canine vector-borne diseases (CVBD). The group is working to better inform companion animal vets about emerging infectious diseases, such as heart worm, babesiosis and leishmaniasis.

Tools currently under development for veterinary practitioners by the group include algorithms, tables and travel advice for clients.

“Most companion animal veterinarians are insufficiently informed about these emerging diseases, and FECAVA has great potential to spread information on the distribution, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of these diseases to practitioners in all parts of Europe,” commented Nenad Milojkovic, chair of the FECAVA working group on canine vector-borne diseases.

Ian Wright, ESCCAP’s guidelines director, added: “It is vital that veterinary professionals have easy access to the latest detained consistent advice from experts to help them make informed treatment decisions.”

Researchers hope that the tools under development will help raise awareness of vector-borne diseases and assist in the clinical approach in endemic areas.

FECAVA and ESCCAP will also co-author a paper on drug resistance which, according to Ian Wright, is "one of the defining issues in livestock, equine and human parasite control.” 

“While resistance has been much slower to emerge in parasites of cats and dog, there are huge data gaps in our knowledge as to how widespread it might be currently, and how likely it might be to develop in the future,” he said.

Image (C) © Filipe Dantas-Torres / Wikimedia

Become a member or log in to add this story to your CPD history

SPVS and FIVP launch VSA survey

News Story 1
 SPVS and FIVP have collaborated to launch a short survey about the proposed reform of the Veterinary Surgeons Act.

The survey will ensure that each organisation's submission accurately represents the experiences of practising veterinary professionals. It will also explore awareness, use and perceived value of the roles undertaken by the RCVS.

It takes around 5-10 minutes to complete, and all responses are anonymous. The survey can be completed here until Thursday, 19 March 2026. 

Click here for more...
News Shorts
RCVS annual renewal fee for vets due

RCVS' annual renewal fee for veterinary surgeons is now due. Vets must pay their renewal fee before Wednesday, 1 April 2026.

This year's standard annual fee has increased to 431 from last year's 418. This is an approximately three per cent increase, as approved by RCVS Council and the Privy Council.

Tshidi Gardner, RCVS treasurer, said: "The small fee increase will be used to help deliver both our everyday activities and our new ambitious Strategic Plan, which includes aims such as achieving new legislation, reviewing the Codes of Professional Conduct and supporting guidance, and continuing to support the professions through activities such as the Mind Matters Initiative, RCVS Academy and career development."

A full breakdown of the new fees is on the RCVS website. Information about tax relief is available on the UK government website.