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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.