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Sky lanterns and balloons banned from festival
Sky lanterns are popular with festival go-ers but they have a devastating effect on animal welfare.


BBC Radio One has been praised for banning sky lanterns and balloons at last weekend’s ‘Biggest Weekend’ in Swansea, owing to the danger they pose to animals.

Sky lanterns are popular with festival go-ers but they have a devastating effect on animal welfare, as they can trap, entangle or be ingested by animals. Mass helium balloon releases can also have grave impacts on animals.<br> <br>

The RSPCA led a campaign urging local authorities to ban the release of sky lanterns on their land in Wales - a step that has now been taken by each of the country’s 22 councils. Wildlife expert Llewelyn Lowen said the move is “really positive news for animals in the local area”.

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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.