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BSAVA issues guidance on neutering during lockdown
The guidance is designed to help vets when risk-assessing the need for neutering.
Advice supplements advice issued by the RCVS and BVA.

New guidance for small animal practitioners on neutering during the COVID-19 lockdown has been produced by the BSAVA.

The Neutering Guidance is designed to help vets when risk-assessing the need for neutering while applying their clinical and professional judgement.

If forms part of a suite of tools produced by the BSAVA to assist veterinary professionals during the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, and supplements the advice issued by the RCVS and BVA.

“The Neutering Guidance was produced by BSAVA volunteers who collaborated with a range of veterinary contributors within a very short time frame," said BSAVA president, Sue Paterson. "Similar to our recently issued BSAVA Vaccination Guidance and in line with BSAVA’s core ethos, the Guidance is ‘By the profession for the profession."

The advice was put together in collaboration with specialists in internal medicine, exotic medicine and behaviour; advanced practitioners in medicine and exotic medicine as well as shelter medicine and primary care vets.

It follows the recently-published BSAVA guidance on vaccinations, which is available here.

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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.