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Everything you need to know about EMS during Covid (plus cake!)
04 May 2021 | James Russell
Carpool Cases host (and BVA President) James Russell outlines the key issues that came up in this week’s Carpool Cases EMS Special.
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Let’s talk about pay
08 Apr 2021 | James Russell
#GoodWorkplaces provide transparent, fair, and equal pay for all employees, relevant to their roles. In this blog, BVA President James Russell shares his thoughts on why workplaces need to be more transparent and talk about pay.
Covid-19: One year on
23 Mar 2021 | James Russell | COVID-19
One year on from the start of the first Covid-19 lockdown in the UK, BVA President James Russell reflects on #TeamVet's role in the pandemic and looks ahead to the route out of lockdown.
Foot and mouth disease: Time for sombre reflection
19 Feb 2021 | James Russell | 2001 foot and mouth disease outbreak
Vets and vet students were at the centre of helping control the devastating 2001 foot and mouth disease outbreak. Twenty years on, a few vets share their personal memories and reflections from the time.
Community action at the Brailsford Ploughing match
16 Dec 2020 | James Russell
Considering your organisation’s role within the wider community can be an important aspect of workplace culture. James Russell tells us why his practice team enjoyed getting involved at the Brailsford Ploughing match, and the benefits this brought to the business.
Don't miss out on the winter sun
24 Nov 2020 | James Russell | Wellbeing
James Russell reminds us of the importance of catching some winter rays, and reflecting on how we can keep ourselves fit and healthy as the bad weather and long nights draw in.
Let’s maintain the momentum on our antibiotic achievements
20 Nov 2020 | James Russell
For World Antibiotic Awareness Week, BVA President James Russell reveals the importance of continual work to maintain and protect our antibiotics.
The power of asking “Are you OK?”
19 Nov 2020 | James Russell
BVA President James Russell considers the power of asking "Are you OK?" in supporting our own and our colleagues' wellbeing.
Living (and vetting) with dyslexia
30 Oct 2020 | James Russell
BVA President James Russell shares his experience with dyslexia, the impact this has on his day-to-day life, and what steps we can all take to ensure our veterinary workplaces support neurodiversity.
World Mental Health Day 2020 – be kind to yourself
09 Oct 2020 | James Russell
This World Mental Health Day, BVA President James Russell discusses the importance of being kind to yourself and encourages the veterinary community to commit to the BVA vision of a good veterinary workplace.
Let’s change the tide on bovine TB
08 Oct 2020 | James Russell | Cattle
An underutilisation of the close working relationships between farmers and private vets is a key shortcoming in current TB policies - James Russell BVA President explains more.
Mental Health Awareness Week - How can we look after each other more?
22 May 2020 | James Russell | Mental Health Awareness Week 2020
As part of Mental Health Awareness Week 2020, James Russell BVA Junior Vice President discusses the importance of vets and farmers supporting each other.
How do you fix a cow's twisted stomach while social distancing?
07 May 2020 | James Russell | COVID-19
BVA Junior Vice President and farm vet, James Russell celebrates the rural community and farm vets coming up with innovative ways around the challenges that Covid-19 and social distancing pose for their essential work.
If colostrum is gold, colostrum quality is priceless
20 Feb 2020 | James Russell | Cattle
James Russell, BVA Junior Vice President, discusses the importance of quality colostrum to calf health and how to broach this with your clients.
Christmas on call: It’s not all about chocolate poisoning
25 Dec 2019 | James Russell
Being the veterinary surgeon on call over the festive period can be very stressful, but it can also be incredibly rewarding.
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