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  • Unintended consequences

    Unintended consequences

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    I just wrote a blog about the schools returning and what a relief it was for those home-schooling. Now, I don’t especially want to wade into the debate over the risk to teachers and families versus the risk to education and mental health of those caught up in the lockdown; however, it’s interesting to see…

  • Would you like some chlorine with your chicken?

    Would you like some chlorine with your chicken?

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    With the news being dominated by coronavirus over the past few months, other issues are slipping below the radar. With work currently being all-consuming, I am barely keeping up with the ever-changing rules of lockdown (are we still calling it that?), never mind anything else. As a result, news that MPs voted against an amendment…

  • Practice in practices makes perfect, in practice…

    Practice in practices makes perfect, in practice…

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    In a world currently filled with sacrifice and compromise, the cancellation of a week’s EMS over the Easter holidays did not, at first glance, seem like a hardship. Of course I had been looking forward to my first ever farm-practice placement – especially as only a week or so before I had tried my hand…

  • RCVS VN council: one year on

    RCVS VN council: one year on

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    The 2020 RCVS council election results have been announced – congratulations to all those elected. It was amazing to see 13 candidates for VN council – more than the vets – and a record turnout. Hopefully this is a continuing trend – keep up the great work, everyone. Year one report I joined VN council last year…

  • PhD findings: conflict and confusion

    PhD findings: conflict and confusion

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    Despite lockdown, I’m still working; student life does not stop for a mere virus. Although I can’t get to the archives, there is still a lot to read online so, for now, life carries on almost as normal. It’s six months into my PhD, and while I will have an outlet for PhD-focused blogs on…

  • What about vets on the front line?

    What about vets on the front line?

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    Our profession is generally pretty good at pulling together in the face of adversity. I’ve always loved the community feel of being able to go to CPD events, and usually know someone, or have connections with someone, who is there. I love being able to send a message to my uni friends at any time…

  • Is that you ’rona?

    Is that you ’rona?

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    I couldn’t not write about where we are right now with coronavirus. It’s Sunday 22 March and we’re not yet in full lockdown, but it must be coming – who knows what will be happening by the time this is published. So, what can I write about? I want to write about you – the…

  • Social distancing and vets

    Social distancing and vets

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    The Government’s advice is clear. We should not be leaving our houses for anything other than four very clear reasons: Shopping for basic necessities, as infrequently as possible One form of exercise a day – for example, a run, walk or cycle (alone or with members of your household) Any medical need, to provide care…

  • Who runs the world?

    Who runs the world?

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    Toward the end of my first year at university, a friend of mine stumbled upon a funny online student-made list of “things NOT to expect at vet school”. From memory, I think it included things we all related to such as Christmas holidays (curse you, exams), summer holidays (why, EMS, why?) and “a coolness status…

  • Planning for 2020: RCVS VN council

    Planning for 2020: RCVS VN council

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    My online diary is synchronising today and it shows updates from last year to check if I want to review them or create them as an annual event – a handy feature that is a good memory jogger. I’m sure you have an idea of things you’re planning for in 2020, but have you considered…