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[ ]expecting that there would be no let up to the curbs on daily life, the BVA issued a joint statement with the RCVS shortly before Easter in which it stated that it needed to ‘address animal health and welfare issues that may arise over this prolonged period [of lockdown], and the need to ensure the longer term viability of the veterinary sector to continue to provide care for animals’ Public health, including the safety of veterinary team members and clients, remains paramount 2 Flea and worm treatments should be dispensed in accordance with local disease risks and public health concerns, while procedures that require sedation or anaesthesia should only be carried out where there is either an immediate welfare justification or one that would emerge within the next two months ●
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