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Changes to Practice Standards Scheme agreed
Dr Mandisa Greene, RCVS junior vice president. Changes will come into force in the Summer Following a five-year-review of the...
What is social distancing?
The government is advising that we all take social distancing steps to reduce interaction between people. Government advice to protect...
BSAVA Congress cancelled
BSAVA Congress 2020 was due to take place at the ICC in Birmingham from 2 to 5 April. "The health...
RCVS elects new junior vice president
Dr Christopher (Kit) Sturgess has served on council as an elected member since 2013. Dr Kit Sturgess to assume role...
Petplan Veterinary Awards cancelled
Petplan says the decision was made "to help to minimise risk to the profession." Decision made following growing concerns over...
Roslin scientists join efforts to tackle COVID-19
The novel disease is named COVID-19 and the virus is SARS-CoV-2. Insights could lead to new strategies to control virus...
Getting your workplace ready for COVID-19
The advice includes promoting regular and thorough hand-washing. WHO publishes guidance on ways to prevent spread in the workplace The...
COVID-19 in pet dog: suspected case of human-to-animal transmission
The Pomeranian dog initially tested ‘weakly positive’ for COVID-19 on 27 February. Organisations issue updated guidance The BVA has issued...
Product recall issued for Prednidale 5mg tablets
The recall is the result of microbial contamination of the product. Defect found in single batch The Veterinary Medicines Directorate...
Members appointed to new Scottish Animal Welfare Commission
The new advisory body will provide ethical and scientific advice to the Scottish government. New body to protect wild and...