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Joint statement from BVA and BSAVA on Covid-19 guidance

13/04/2020 16:12:00

The BVA and BSAVA have released a joint statement on covid-19 guidance.

COVID-19: Cats and Coronavirus

08/04/2020 16:30:00

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.

BSAVA launches new anaesthetic resource to support the veterinary profession during the COVID-19 pandemic

08/04/2020 15:39:00

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.

The beginning of the end for puppy farming as Lucy’s Law comes into force

06/04/2020 17:04:00

Today (Monday 6 April) the Government has introduced landmark new legislation to tackle the low-welfare, high volume supply of puppies and kittens, by banning their commercial third-party sale in England.

COVID-19 Outbreak: Appeal for Recent OVs and MHIs

03/04/2020 09:13:00

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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