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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.
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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.
#StandingOnHerShoulders: Inspirational women vets of today
22 Dec 2019 | James Russell
This week we’re celebrating the 100-year anniversary of women being allowed onto the veterinary register. After a slow start (by 1956 there were still only 387 women on the register) we’ve seen a huge influx of women enter the veterinary profession and today women make up around 60% of practising vets and 80% of vet students.
The brilliance of Welsh vets
04 Dec 2019 | James Russell
James Russell's whistle-stop tour of Wales followed a common theme – brilliant members of the profession showcasing how they are using their veterinary degree to improve animal welfare and veterinary wellbeing.
Meeting one of my veterinary heroes: Dr Temple Grandin
12 Nov 2019 | James Russell
BVA Junior Vice President, James Russell talks about Dr Temple Grandin, who is delivering this year’s Wooldridge Lecture at BVA Congress, and where her work and approach have inspired him.
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