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New BSAVA guidance on pet vaccinations
The guidance forms part of a suite of COVID-19 tools the BSAVA has produced for the profession.
Guidance to help vets assess risk during COVID-19 pandemic.

New guidance to help veterinary professionals weigh up the risk of pet vaccination during the COVID-19 lockdown has been published by the BSAVA.

The evidence-based guidance, entitled 'Should I vaccinate this pet?', is designed to be read in conjunction with the advice issued by the BVA and the RCVS over the Easter weekend.

It forms part of a suite of tools that the BSAVA has produced for the profession, allowing vets to assess the risk of pet vaccination while applying their clinical and professional judgement.

BSAVA president, Sue Paterson said: “I am proud that the Guidance was principally produced by BSAVA volunteers who generously donated their free time to it, much of which was over the Easter weekend. In line with BSAVA’s core ethos, the Guidance is ‘By the profession for the profession’.”

The guidance was produced in consultation with specialists in internal medicine, advanced practitioners in primary care practice, primary care vets on the front line, exotic specialists and advanced practitioners in exotic primary care practice and shelter medicine vets.

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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

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 Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.

The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress. 

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Lords Committee opens Pet Parasite Medication inquiry

The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee will launch its inquiry into Pet Parasite Medication (PPM) on Wednesday (3 June).

Focusing on treatments containing fipronil and imidacloprid, the inquiry will seek to understand distribution pathways and the impacts of PPM use and non-use on biodiversity and human health. It will also cover current regulation, monitoring, and the potential implications for pets and their owners.

The committee will hear evidence from environmental non-governmental organisations and research institutes. The public can follow the proceedings live on Parliament TV or in person in the Palace of Westminster.