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Bienestar del Animal , Granjas , Sociedades Veterinarias , Crianza de Animales Domésticos , Inglaterra , Escocia , Animales , Acuicultura , Porcinos , Pollos , Pavos , BovinosRESUMEN
Social tension or conflict between household cats is common but, because it often manifests as subtle behavioral changes, it can go unnoticed; it is precisely because most signs are subtle and unrecognized that the term 'tension' is used. Where associated tension-related chronic fear-anxiety leads to more overt behavioral concerns and stress-associated disease, cats may face relinquishment by caregivers or even euthanasia if the tension is not relieved. The '2024 AAFP intercat tension guidelines: recognition, prevention and management' have been authored by a Task Force of board-certified veterinary and applied behaviorists and clinical experts in feline medicine and behavior convened by the American Association of Feline Practitioners. The aim is to support veterinary professionals in understanding social behavior between cats and, more specifically, in recognizing intercat tension, preventing or minimizing its occurrence and managing the stressors. In developing the Guidelines, the Task Force has modified the five pillars of a healthy feline environment to provide a framework to assist the prevention or management of intercat tension in households with two or more cats. Because feline social behavior is often misunderstood, the Guidelines debunk 10 common myths that have the potential to negatively impact the wellbeing of companion cats. Extensively illustrated with visual examples of intercat tension and an Appendix detailing a number of case studies, the Guidelines also include a comprehensive table of psychotherapeutic medications, and a detailed algorithm that outlines a systematic approach to preventing, recognizing and resolving intercat tension. A step-by-step approach to introducing a new cat into a household with one or more resident cats is included to further support veterinarians, and a range of management tools to promote client education accompany the Guidelines.
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Medicina Veterinaria , Gatos , Animales , Medicina Veterinaria/normas , Conducta Animal , Estrés Psicológico/prevención & control , Sociedades Veterinarias , Enfermedades de los Gatos/prevención & control , Conducta SocialRESUMEN
Two trailblazing veterinary workplaces have become the first to be accredited through Great Workplaces by BVA.
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Acreditación , Medicina Veterinaria , Lugar de Trabajo , Humanos , Reino Unido , Medicina Veterinaria/organización & administración , Sociedades VeterinariasRESUMEN
Anna Judson reports on BVA's recent activities around the Competition and Markets Authority's market investigation.
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Sociedades Veterinarias , Humanos , Reino Unido , Medicina Veterinaria/organización & administración , Competencia Económica , Drogas VeterinariasRESUMEN
As part of the nationwide celebration of Pride Month in June, BVLGBT+ met at BVA HQ before joining the annual Pride parade through London. Its president, Charlotte McCarroll, reflects on the importance of these events for the LGBTQ+ community.
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Minorías Sexuales y de Género , Humanos , Minorías Sexuales y de Género/psicología , Reino Unido , Sociedades Veterinarias , Medicina Veterinaria/organización & administración , LondresRESUMEN
BVA Live may be over, but there's more CPD on offer at London Vet Show in November. BVA Congress will also return with a programme of topical debates.
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Congresos como Asunto , Sociedades Veterinarias , Humanos , Reino Unido , LibrosRESUMEN
More than 2000 veterinary professionals gathered at the third annual BVA Live last month for two days of talks by inspirational speakers, lively debates and a fantastic exhibition.
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Sociedades Veterinarias , Humanos , Reino Unido , Congresos como Asunto , Medicina Veterinaria/estadística & datos numéricos , Veterinarios/estadística & datos numéricos , Veterinarios/psicología , AnimalesRESUMEN
At our annual Welsh dinner, BVA President Anna Judson called on the Welsh Government to support urgent reform of the Veterinary Surgeons Act and prioritise the delivery of key animal welfare legislation.
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Bienestar del Animal , Legislación Veterinaria , Humanos , Bienestar del Animal/legislación & jurisprudencia , Animales , Gales , Gobierno , Reforma de la Atención de Salud/legislación & jurisprudencia , Sociedades VeterinariasRESUMEN
Did you spot BVA President Anna Judson on BBC's Springwatch last month, talking about the measures vets can take to help minimise the impact of parasiticides on the environment?