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In her latest diary, Nat Scoggie explains how what she knows about triage has stood her in good stead in other aspects of lockdown life.

Figures published by HMRC have shown vets are missing out on millions of pounds in research and development (R&D) tax credits. Cheryl Teoh – senior R&D technical consultant at innovation funding consultancy Leyton UK – looks at the scheme, what can be claimed for and why vets aren’t claiming for what they are owed.

Nat turns her attention to running in the fourth of her series of COVID-19 diaries.

Sandra Corr BVMS, PhD, CertSAS, DipECVS, MRCVS, and professor of bioethics Peter Sandøe use this principle to discuss the consequences of COVID-19 and the responsibility of the veterinary profession in dealing with them.

Nat discusses fear being a companion in the second of her new series of diaries during COVID-19.

David Harwood BVetMed, FRCVS summarises proceedings from the Goat Veterinary Society autumn meeting held in Thirsk, North Yorkshire.

Chanticleer discusses an important issue in the veterinary profession in his latest Vet Times column.

Jo Ireson, BSc, ISFMCertFN advises what to do if presented with a wild bat and encourages others to get involved with their rehabilitation.

Having spent time self-isolating to protect his loved ones, and after himself developing COVID-19 symptoms, Ben Simpson-Vernon MA, VetMB, MRCVS, has chosen to share some of his thoughts on the unique circumstances facing the profession, pet owners and colleagues dealing with the new normal.

Alex Gough presents more veterinary studies in companion animal medicine in his latest Research Review.

Sarah Garven BVM&S, PhD, PgCert (Conservation Medicine), MRCVS, is back in practice following a 14-year career break. Here, she describes the steps she took to return – and how she discovered time is no barrier.