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Vets Climbing High for Dogs Trust
Two veterinary workers have set themselves the ultimate fundraising challenge for the national canine charity Dogs Trust: climbing the three highest mountains in the UK in just 24 hours.

Kelly Smith and James Hewitt will climb Ben Nevis (1344m) in Scotland, Scafell Pike (978m) in England and Snowdon (1085m) in Wales in a 24 hour challenge taking place over 13th and 14th May.

Vet Nurse Kelly Smith explains: “I’ve never done anything like this before so I’ve been preparing for the last three months by doing circuit training, jogging, cycling and of course dog walking! It will be a huge personal achievement if I successfully complete the challenge, as well as an exciting way to raise vital money for Dogs Trust.”

Kelly and James will be joined by nine other Dogs Trust veterinary staff from across the country, including Veterinary Director Chris Laurence. Between them they aim to raise £2000 for the charity. To sponsor the team please click here.

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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.