“This temporary exemption is a really positive move and hopefully strikes a balance between keeping everyone safe, still maintaining the food chain and bTB surveillance” – Nikki Hopkins, BCVA president.
“We felt our Online Bitesize CPD could be particularly useful at this time, so we are making it available at a discounted price” – Improve International.
“It gives me something else to focus on and improve my cake-making skills, but although I love Bake Off, I am not sure I could cope with the stress” – Holly Sutton, final-year veterinary student.
“There is no more deserving recipient of the WSAVA Award for Global Meritorious Service, and we are delighted and privileged to present it to him” – Shane Ryan, WSAVA president.
Those working in the veterinary sector who are showing symptoms can now book a test online to help more employees return to work if the results are negative.
“The sessions provide a safe space for students to come together, share their ideas and feel part of a supportive veterinary community” – Carolyne Crowe, VDS Training.
With medical kit in the back of a minibus, patio furniture for operating tables and sometimes working by torchlight, volunteer vet Ben Safrany does his bit to help protect African residents from disease.
Guidance provides additional detail that aims to assist veterinary professionals when risk-assessing the need for neutering while applying their professional and clinical judgement.
Seven free online roadshows – where delegate charity donations are sought – are being run in collaboration with three world-class speakers in key areas of cattle lameness, reproduction and mastitis.
“The commitment to quality improvement shown in this year’s Knowledge Awards applications is impressive and encouraging – particularly in these difficult times" – Chris Gush, executive director of RCVS Knowledge.
“We’re delighted to have been able to help with this and wish South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust the very best in tackling this unprecedented COVID-19 outbreak” – Alessandra Mathis of Willows.
“The veterinary profession owes John Sheridan a huge debt of gratitude for the past 60 years for his work in veterinary practice management” – Alan Robinson.
“We felt it was right to give practices the option of doing work that would help reduce or manage significant animal welfare problems“ – president Daniella Dos Santos.
