Veterinary surgeons and zoonotic diseases
The need to know more about transmission from animals to humans and the whole area of what to do about it is set for an explosion of awareness
COVID-19 pandemic
May 2021
April 2021
“No jab, no job” – the legal implications for employers
The response to this concept has raised a number of questions as to the lawfulness of their actions if employers insist on their employees being vaccinated
February 2021
COVID-19 and equine practice
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
“Where is the evidence on the virucidal efficacy of hand sanitisers?”
“Kills 99 percent of all known germs”, “kills 99.9 percent of all germs and
November 2020
“I have been mainly singing the song of ‘trying to run and work in a veterinary practice’ to the tune of a global pandemic”
There is a game on Radio 4’s Just a Minute called “One tune to
October 2020
BEVA Congress: a (past) presidential perspective
Despite the advantages that remote CPD can bring, the benefits of in-person events are also important to consider
Cattle vets and COVID-19
Despite being able to work in the fresh air with space and applied hygiene, there are still dangers and analysing risk is now the norm
“Often, our fear of the virus seems more paralysing than the disease itself”
“Could you please look at the dog in cage 43?” came the text message.
Agria Pet Insurance protects the oldest pets with lifetime cover this autumn
From 1 October to 30 November, dogs, cats and rabbits of any age can access a full lifetime insurance policy from Agria Pet Insurance
“What we do as vets does not compare to anyone working for the NHS, especially during a global pandemic”
I recently read a post on a veterinary Facebook page that got me pretty
September 2020
Supporting each other during the COVID crisis
We must all learn from our experiences and help each other going forwards
July 2020
Self-compassion is more than just self-care
When we are truly self-compassionate, we relate to our feelings in an accepting manner to defuse their hold on us
June 2020
Will online CPD work for me?
CPD as we have known it is currently undergoing an acute Darwinian trial
Official Vet: news and updates
Vets welcome pragmatic amendments to bovine TB testing during COVID-19 outbreak The BVA has
Turning to telemedicine now and for a sustainable future
Telemedicine has helped us maintain our professional obligations and holds exciting sustainability potential
Survivor’s guilt
When we act out of gratitude instead of guilt, our actions bring us a sense of warmth and happiness
May 2020
Equine hospital in lockdown
Over the last few editions of Veterinary Practice magazine, I have featured articles on
Navigating our way through uncharted waters during the COVID-19 crisis
At the time of writing, we have just gone through our first three-week period
COVID-19 and cattle vets
How is the current global pandemic affecting the work of cattle vets in the UK?
Unifying in the face of crisis
What is the current advice for ensuring the profession upholds its promise to protect
