COVID-19 pandemic

In times with varying guidelines, it is important that we use our professional judgement to ensure work can be carried out safely without putting ourselves at risk

“Kills 99 percent of all known germs”, “kills 99.9 percent of all germs and viruses!” – we’ve got used to such advertisements for hand sanitisers these days, haven’t we? But where is the evidence behi…

RCVS will be holding interactive workshops to explain the Programme and the changes that have been introduced

Practices have been asked to restrict their services to those which are essential for animal health and welfare within the current lockdown period

The overall picture from this survey is that veterinary practices and members of the professions are getting used to the disruption

Bob Martin reveals how the nation’s trend of buying COVID companion animals over lockdown has helped their and other brands

Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health has launched a new campaign to recognise the care equine vets have continued to deliver throughout the pandemic

Lack of socialisation opportunities, along with puppies receiving 24/7 attention, appear to be the main causes

The “Pandemic Puppies” study will explore how the COVID-19 lockdown has affected puppy buying in the UK

Guidance explains the type of work that can be carried out under varying government restrictions around the UK during the COVID-19 pandemic

Veterinary professionals have an incredibly important role to play in tackling the spread of the virus and must continue to work as safely as possible

In addition to supporting its members, the XLVet community also wanted to share this session with their colleagues

There is a game on Radio 4’s Just a Minute called “One tune to the tune of another”. Contestants have to sing the words of a song to the tune of a different one in a totally different style. This year…

Welfare charities predict that that this winter may be catastrophic for horse carers, as job losses continue, and finances are squeezed

Concerns around practical vet student training and student and new veterinary graduate confidence also topped the list

Guidance explains the type of work that can be carried out under varying government restrictions

RCVS aims to share these stories to help disseminate knowledge and ideas, and inspire others

Through a collaborative project, researchers will co-design bespoke plans to reduce transmission of the virus in Sacaba, Bolivia and Huancayo, Peru

Amended temporary guidance to be communicated to the profession as soon as possible

Council meeting was held remotely on 8 October and chaired by RCVS President Dr Mandisa Greene