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COVID-19 Outbreak: Appeal for Recent OVs and MHIs

03/04/2020 09:13:00
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The Government has issued an appeal to vets to help maintain food production during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Congress cancelled but not forgotten

02/04/2020 17:02:00
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Following the disappointing cancellation of our much-loved Congress, staff, volunteers, partners and friends are working hard to provide resources to the industry in its absence. Please hear what BSAVA CEO Amanda Stranack has to say, followed by some of the resources we're looking to provide.

New JSAP study shows ionised hypercalcaemia is unaccompanied by total hypercalcaemia in about one third of dogs

01/04/2020 10:44:00
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A new study, published in the latest issue of the Journal of Small Animal Practice (JSAP), found that relying on total calcium concentrations alone to diagnose dogs with ionised hypercalcaemia may result in misclassification in around one third of dogs.

RCVS agrees 25% reduction in hourly vet and vet nurse CPD requirement during 2020 in response to COVID-19 outbreak

31/03/2020 17:29:00
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RCVS announce the annual requirement of hours of continuing professional development (CPD) that veterinary professionals are expected to undertake in 2020 will be reduced by 25%.

COVID-19 and Pets: Belgian Cat Tests Positive

30/03/2020 09:07:00
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The Belgian Government’s Federal Agency for Safety of the Food Chain (FAFSC) has reported a cat has tested positive for COVID-19. The owner of the cat has also tested positive for COVID-19.

Clarification for veterinary practices in assessing emergency and urgent care during the Covid-19 pandemic

26/03/2020 18:30:00
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Following the Prime Minister’s announcement on 23 March which brought in new guidance on staying at home and social distancing, veterinary practices have now been confirmed by the government as essential services.

Kennel Club and Charitable and Educational Trusts announce emergency relief fund

24/03/2020 16:23:00
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The Kennel Club, The Kennel Club Charitable Trust and The Kennel Club Educational Trust have today (24 March) announced the creation of an emergency relief fund to support dog rescue centres and other canine organisations affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

BSAVA provides Q&A advice to help prevent tick bites

24/03/2020 10:54:00
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The BSAVA has put together a Q&A for pet owners during tick bite prevention week 22 – 28 March 2020. The information, which has been written for vets to pass on to their clients easily, explains what ticks are, how to spot them and safely remove them and how to prevent associated diseases.

COVID-19 and pets: Update

23/03/2020 15:35:00
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The Hong Kong Government (AFCD) has issued an update on COVID-19 and pets to advise that another pet dog in the Region has repeatedly tested positive for COVID-19.

BSAVA welcomes guidance on key worker status for vets

20/03/2020 18:38:00
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With the continuing rise of COVID-19 cases in the UK, BSAVA welcome assurance that some veterinary surgeons will be able to claim key worker status if they are providing essential veterinary care, and will be able to prioritise their children for education provision under these circumstances.

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