RCVS mental health initiative sponsors webinar for student vets and student VNs on looking after mental wellbeing during the pandemic 17/04/2020 10:21:00 The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Mind Matters Initiative is sponsoring a webinar this month that will look at how veterinary students and student veterinary nurses can stay healthy and look after their mental wellbeing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Read More
Joint statement from BVA and BSAVA on Covid-19 guidance 13/04/2020 15:12:00 The BVA and BSAVA have released a joint statement on covid-19 guidance. Read More
COVID-19: Cats and Coronavirus 08/04/2020 15:30:00 Following media reports on the BBC news website in relation to cats and coronavirus, the BVA have today (8th March) issued a statement on cats and COVID-19. Read More
BSAVA launches new anaesthetic resource to support the veterinary profession during the COVID-19 pandemic 08/04/2020 14:39:00 To support the veterinary profession and address concerns related to potential oxygen shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic, the BSAVA has put together a collection of resources on anaesthesia. Read More
COVID-19 Outbreak: Appeal for Recent OVs and MHIs 03/04/2020 08:13:00 The Government has issued an appeal to vets to help maintain food production during the COVID-19 outbreak. Read More
RCVS agrees 25% reduction in hourly vet and vet nurse CPD requirement during 2020 in response to COVID-19 outbreak 31/03/2020 16:29:00 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%. Read More
COVID-19 and Pets: Belgian Cat Tests Positive 30/03/2020 08:07:00 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. Read More
Clarification for veterinary practices in assessing emergency and urgent care during the Covid-19 pandemic 26/03/2020 17:30:00 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. Read More
COVID-19 and pets: Update 23/03/2020 14:35:00 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. Read More