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Government responds to vets' Brexit concerns
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"As the Minister’s letter flags, there are still many unknown-unknowns when it comes to Brexit."
Reciprocal agreement needed to protect working rights
 
Immigration minister Robert Goodwill MP has recognised the 'vital work' of UK and EU vets, but said the working rights of EU vets living in the UK can only be protected after Brexit if the rights of British citizens in EU member states are protected in return.

The position was stated in a letter to the BVA and RCVS, in response to concerns about how the UK's exit from the EU may impact the veterinary profession.

Around 50 per cent of the veterinary surgeons who register to practise in the UK each year are from overseas, primarily the EU.

In total there are more than 26,000 veterinary surgeons and 11,000 veterinary nurses in the UK who work to improve the health and welfare of animals, monitor and control the spread of diseases and assure food safety.

Mr Goodwill wrote: 'The Prime Minister has provided repeated reassurances that she wants to protect the working status of EU nationals already living in the UK, and the only circumstances in which that wouldn't be possible is if British citizens' rights in other EU Member States were not protected in return.'

The minister added that the government intends to reach an agreement on the status of EU nationals as soon as possible.

BVA president Gudrun Ravetz commented: "As the Minister’s letter flags, there are still many unknown-unknowns when it comes to Brexit, which is why it’s vital that we continue to gather vets’ views and work closely with the RCVS, amongst others, to ensure that the voice of the veterinary profession is heard in Brexit negotiations and discussions.

"It’s encouraging that the Minister’s letter not only acknowledges the vital role vets play in official terms, but through his personal note as well. BVA has been, and will continue to raise the profession’s most pressing issues to Ministers and MPs in every government across the UK to ensure that we secure the best possible outcomes for our profession and for animal health and welfare."

Those wishing to share their thoughts on the challenges and opportunities facing the profession can contact their regional BVA representative, who will raise their concerns at BVA Council on 7 December. 

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Vets to run marathon for World Animal Protection

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 Two recently graduated veterinary surgeons will be running the London Marathon in April to raise money for the charity World Animal Protection.

Alex Bartlett and Maeve O'Neill plan to run the race together if they are given the same start times.

Dr O'Neill said: "You're always limited in what you can do to help animals, so it is nice to raise money for a charity that helps animals around the world."

Dr Bartlett added: "I have never run a marathon before and am excited to run my first one for such a good cause!"

Both Dr Bartlett and Dr O'Neill have fundraising pages online. 

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BSAVA releases new Guide to Procedures

The British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) has published a new edition of its Guide to Procedures for Small Animal Practice.

It has added four new procedures; cystostomy tube placement, endotracheal intubation, point-of-care ultrasound and wet-to-dry dressings.

BSAVA says that it is an essential step-by-step guide to diagnostic and therapeutic procedures performed in practice. The textbook includes new images and illustrations, as well as high-definition videos for use prior to procedures.

Nick Bexfield and Julia Riggs, editors of the new edition, said: "We have built upon the success of the previous editions by responding to the feedback received from the BSAVA readership, and hope this new guide helps to further increase the confidence and accuracy with which these procedures are performed."

Print copies are available in the BSAVA store, with a digital version in the BSAVA library.