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23 Mar 2023 | James Russell
From surveillance, to food safety and animal welfare, BVA Past President James Russell reflects on the essential role of the Official Veterinarian.
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Excuse me, are you a farm vet?
22 Sep 2022 | James Russell
BVA Past President and farm vet James Russell talks about the important relationships between the farmers and vets who work together to ensure high animal health and welfare standards from farm to fork.
Supporting each other
12 May 2022 | James Russell
60% of vets think they'd be able to recognise the signs of mental ill health in a colleague. In this blog, BVA Past President James Russell considers what more the profession can do to encourage meaningful conversations about feelings to help support each other.
Animal Health and Welfare Pathway: what vets need to know now
23 Feb 2022 | James Russell
This week, Defra Secretary of State George Eustice announced the next steps in the Animal Health and Welfare Pathway in a speech to the NFU conference. BVA Senior Vice President James Russell has been involved in shaping the plans for the Pathway and sets out what vets need to know now, ahead of roll out later this year.
Reflections on the Panorama dairy programme
17 Feb 2022 | James Russell
This week the BBC screened ‘Panorama: A Cow’s Life’, which revealed undercover footage of animal abuse and a wider discussion of the price of milk and animal health and welfare on UK dairy farms. BVA Senior Vice President and cattle vet James Russell reflects on the programme.
James’ sustainability pledge: Ensuring agricultural policy health and welfare goals are sustainable
26 Jan 2022 | James Russell
We’re calling on all members of the veterinary profession to join #GreenTeamVet and sign up to our sustainability pledge. In this blog, Senior Vice President James Russell explains why he thinks the vet-farmer relationship is a key opportunity to make a positive impact on our planet.
The Dalrymple-Champneys Cup and Medal – an awesome award
07 Jan 2022 | James Russell
BVA Past President James Russell reflects on the accomplishments of the Dalrymple-Champneys Cup and Medal winners and urges #TeamVet to nominate exceptional colleagues.
What’s in a graph?
23 Nov 2021 | James Russell
Following the publication of the new RUMA Targets Task Force and VMD Antimicrobial Sales and Resistance reports (VARRS), James Russell reflects on the efforts of vets and farmers to improve antimicrobial stewardship. Hidden behind the graphs is a positive story on resistance that should be celebrated.
Protecting personal safety on the farm
20 Jul 2021 | James Russell
This Farm Safety Week cattle vet and BVA President James Russell recalls an incident that could have ended in disaster and reflects on the lessons he learnt about personal safety on farm that day.
Find your happy place this Mental Health Awareness Week
10 May 2021 | James Russell
The theme for Mental Health Awareness Week 2021 is nature, recognising the positive impact that getting out and about can have on emotional and physical wellbeing. Here, BVA President James Russell details one of his favourite local settings to embrace the natural world.
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.
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
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
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.
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