Renewed push to respect your vet during the national lockdowns 12 Jan 2021 Practices have been asked to restrict their services to those which are essential for animal health and welfare within the current lockdown period
RCVS publishes results of COVID survey conducted during November lockdown 4 Jan 2021 The overall picture from this survey is that veterinary practices and members of the professions are getting used to the disruption
Has 2020 been a dog’s dinner or a cat’s pyjamas for the pet-care sector? 31 Dec 2020 Bob Martin reveals how the nation’s trend of buying COVID companion animals over lockdown has helped their and other brands
A heartfelt thank you to all equine vets 16 Dec 2020 Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health has launched a new campaign to recognise the care equine vets have continued to deliver throughout the pandemic
The Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors observes an increase in puppy behaviour problems as a result of lockdown 1 Dec 2020 Lack of socialisation opportunities, along with puppies receiving 24/7 attention, appear to be the main causes
RVC invites UK dog owners who acquired a puppy since January 2019 to take part in huge national study 11 Nov 2020 The “Pandemic Puppies” study will explore how the COVID-19 lockdown has affected puppy buying in the UK
RCVS updates key COVID-19 guidance for four home nations 4 Nov 2020 Guidance explains the type of work that can be carried out under varying government restrictions around the UK during the COVID-19 pandemic
BVA updates COVID-19 guidance for vets in England and Scotland 3 Nov 2020 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
XLVets members kick back at COVID with online Festival and extend offer of free Yoga session to the profession 2 Nov 2020 In addition to supporting its members, the XLVet community also wanted to share this session with their colleagues
“I have been mainly singing the song of ‘trying to run and work in a veterinary practice’ to the tune of a global pandemic” 2 Nov 2020 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…
Blue Cross offers lifeline for horses during pandemic winter 29 Oct 2020 Welfare charities predict that that this winter may be catastrophic for horse carers, as job losses continue, and finances are squeezed
Stress and burnout top vet concerns six months on from COVID lockdown 29 Oct 2020 Concerns around practical vet student training and student and new veterinary graduate confidence also topped the list
RCVS updates key COVID-19 guidance in light of new government restrictions 27 Oct 2020 Guidance explains the type of work that can be carried out under varying government restrictions
RCVS project requests stories of effective innovation during the COVID-19 pandemic 20 Oct 2020 RCVS aims to share these stories to help disseminate knowledge and ideas, and inspire others
RVC awarded funding to contribute to the global effort on COVID-19 health research 19 Oct 2020 Through a collaborative project, researchers will co-design bespoke plans to reduce transmission of the virus in Sacaba, Bolivia and Huancayo, Peru
RCVS Council votes to extend temporary remote prescribing guidance with additional safeguards 15 Oct 2020 Amended temporary guidance to be communicated to the profession as soon as possible
October RCVS Council meeting sees decisions made on the COVID-19 Taskforce, Council culture and Legislation Review 15 Oct 2020 Council meeting was held remotely on 8 October and chaired by RCVS President Dr Mandisa Greene
RCVS publishes report on fourth COVID impact survey 9 Oct 2020 For many practices, business continues to progress towards normality, with over half of respondents saying they were delivering a “near normal” service
Veterinary and medical professionals call for a One Health approach to improve human pandemic infection control 9 Oct 2020 COVID-19 has brought into painfully stark focus how vulnerable global society is to emerging diseases
RCVS updates and extends temporary remote prescribing guidance 7 Oct 2020 RCVS Council will review the position at its meeting on 8 October
