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WSAVA announces free COVID-19 webinar
The webinar will set out the latest COVID-19 advice for veterinary professionals.
Panel of experts to advise on optimal preventative care during the pandemic

The WSAVA has announced a free webinar for veterinary professionals setting out the latest thinking and advice on the COVID-19 crisis.

The webinar, entitled 'COVID-19 and Companion Animals: What we know today', will take place on Friday, 17 April at 15.00hrs (London). During the event, a panel of experts will advise on optimal preventative care during the pandemic and on the importance of promoting pet welfare and supporting the human-companion animal bond during this difficult time.

Speakers will include Dr Vanessa Barrs, Professor of Companion Animal Health at the City University of Hong Kong; Dr Michael Lappin, Chair of the WSAVA One Health Committee and WSAVA President Dr Shane Ryan.

“The COVID-19 pandemic is causing distress and uncertainty for us all. It also poses a significant and real threat to companion animal welfare, particularly given conflicting media reports as to whether pets can spread the virus,” explained Dr Shane Ryan.

“While the situation continues to evolve, we hope that our speakers can bring clarity to all veterinarians so that they can reassure their clients, their co-workers and their communities based on the evidence available. We hope our recommendations will also help them to continue to provide the highest standard of care to their patients.”

The webinar will take place at 14.00hrs GMT {10.00hrs (EST); 15.00hrs (London); 22.00hrs (Hong Kong)} on Friday, April 17, 2020, and will later be available on the WSAVA COVID-19 resource hub. Please visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMCYLATHhzs to register your interest.

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Building Great Workplaces webinars return

News Story 1
 BVA has announced a new series of its Building Great Workplaces lunchtime webinars.

Launching from 16 July, the sessions will explore patient safety, motivation, client communication and more.

Its first webinar, exploring neurodiversity in the workplace, will take place at 1pm on Thursday, 16 July. It will feature guest speakers from The Vet Project, a group which supports neurodiversity in veterinary environments.

The following three webinars take place in September, October and November.

Booking is open on the BVA website 

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New form for online veterinary medicines retailers

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has produced a new online form for retailers wishing to sell veterinary medicines on the internet.

The form replace the previous Word version and is part of the VMD's ongoing commitment to digitise its processes. Anyone retailing prescription medicines online, including POM-V, POM-VPS and NFA-VPS categories, is lawfully required to register with the VMD before trading.

The change only applies to new applicants. Retailers already listed on the VMD's Register of Online Retailers or registered under the Accredited Internet Retailer Scheme (AIRS) do not need to do anything.