Vet Record
The official Journal of the British veterinary Association (BVA)
Published weekly and available to all our members. It contains news, comments, letters and clinical research papers on a wide range of veterinary topics.
This Issue:
May 2020, Vol. 186, Issue. 17
Our journals are published by Wiley on behalf of BVA. The views expressed are those of the authors and may not necessarily comply with BVA policy.
News and reports
'Furloughing must be fair and reasonable
RCVS sees record year for council elections
Evidence for mask wearing 'very compelling
Ensuring safe working for the vet team
Emerging ideas on changes to 'under our care
Protecting vaccinated badgers from culling
Agriculture Bill setback was a 'bitter blow
'Dont exploit new graduates, says BVA
Stroppy teen? Study finds puberty affects dogs behaviour
Second RCVS survey shows positive trends
News and reports
Access to financial help for clients
Telemedicine feature added to practice management software
Career pathway launched for newly qualified nurses in referral practice
Surveillance
Infectious bovine rhinotracheitis and pneumonia in housed bullocks
Research
Beyond the classroom: insights into the use of virtual simulation in veterinary education
Midline versus flank approach for spaying cats - is one less painful than the other?
Selected highlights from other journals
Paper
Ultrasound of the normal canine supraspinatus tendon: comparison with gross anatomy and histology
Short communication
Hair arsenic level in rice-based diet-fed Staffordshire bull terriers
Letters and notices
It is irrational to exclude vets from Covid-19 control
Support the global public health community
Letters and notices
Testing animals for SARS-CoV-2
Agriculture Bill does not protect high standards of UK produce
Careers
'As lead vet at British Quality Pigs, my role is fast-paced and varied
Editorial
The Lords must reject Agriculture Bill
Obituary
My View
Covid is a good time to redesign vet degree
Original research
Does virtual reality training improve veterinary students first canine surgical performance?