Tails, Ears, and Claws – the Welfare of Mutilated Animals – 3.00 pm UTC, Sunday 20 November 2022
With high profile cases of procedures such as tail docking, declawing and ear cropping regularly appearing in the media, the WSAVA’s Animal Wellness and Welfare Committee (AWWC) is hosting this webinar to explore whether mutilations performed on cats and dogs are for their cosmetic appearance or for the convenience of owners.
Speakers include:
- AWWC member Dr Heather Bacon. Dr Bacon has worked internationally on veterinary education and animal welfare projects for 15 years
- AWWC member Dr Cheryl Good, a past president of the NAVC and chief veterinary officer at Dearborn Family Pet Care in Dearborn, Michigan, USA.
The speakers will discuss how these procedures affect animal welfare and highlight the approach that Dr Good took to stop these practices in her own hospital. The webinar will be chaired by Dr Natasha Lee, AWWC Chair. Dr Lee led a campaign to introduce animal welfare science into veterinary curricula in Asia, providing training to more than 125 vet schools, building a network of animal welfare educators, and conducting online courses.
The work of the WSAVA Animal Wellness and Welfare Committee is generously supported by the Purina Institute.
Register here: https://buff.ly/3TgYnxx
How to Optimize your Antibiotic Use – 11.00 am UTC, Wednesday 23 November 2022
The WSAVA Therapeutic Guidelines Group (TGG) is hosting this webinar during World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (18-24 November), to support members in using antibiotics effectively and responsibly. Speakers include:
- Dr Luca Guardabassi, TGG Co-Chair and Professor of One Health AMR at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark, discussing why some MRSP infections can be treated successfully with cephalexin
- Dr Anette Loeffler, Associate Professor of Veterinary Dermatology at the Royal Veterinary College, UK, discussing ‘Canine superficial pyoderma: Yes, topical antibacterial therapy can work on its own!’
- Dr Lisbeth Rem Jessen, Associate Professor of Companion Animal Internal Medicine at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark, discussing canine acute diarrhea and when antibiotic treatment is needed
- Dr Fergus Allerton, European Veterinary Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine, Willows Veterinary Centre, UK, who will discuss stewardship initiatives to engage the missing stakeholder (the pet owner).
Register here: https://buff.ly/3VIBTqJ
