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BSAVA have collaborated with the UK’s leading veterinary organisations to reach out to medical colleagues on the frontline by helping to source NHS-compatible equipment and resources.

BSAVA President Sue Paterson has today shared information and advice for the veterinary profession on the current COVID-19 situation.

Due to the growing concerns caused by the continued global spread of COVID-19, BSAVA has announced the decision to cancel Congress 2020, which was due to take place in in April.

The 2019 BSAVA Annual Report and Financial Statements is now available to access online.

In a global first, the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) has launched a List of Essential Medicines for Cats and Dogs. Developed by the association’s Therapeutics Guidelines Group (TGG), the document aims to tackle difficulties that exist for companion animal veterinarians in many regions of the world in accessing vital veterinary medicines by supporting the availability of the drugs required for minimum standards of clinical practice.

The Hong Kong Government has issued further information on a pet dog that has repeatedly tested ‘weak positive’ for COVID-19 and states it indicates a low level of infection with the virus.

Ovariohysterectomy is a common procedure for cats and dogs but ureter injury is a potential complication. A new study, published in the latest issue of the Journal of Small Animal Practice (JSAP), demonstrated that such ureter injuries may result in non-specific clinical signs.

BSAVA are closely monitoring the developing situation with coronavirus / COVID-19 through official channels. Based on current recommendations we have no immediate plans to cancel Congress 2020.

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Mind Matters Initiative has organised a free series of three webinars over the next three months that will look at issues such as cyberbullying, eating disorders, and self-harm amongst the veterinary team.

The spread of the new coronavirus, COVID-19, continues to make the news with new cases in the human population being reported on a daily basis.