Recently, the RNA of the SARS-CoV2 virus was found in two dogs and one cat, using RT-PCR diagnostic method. All three animals lived in close contact with infected humans, who were probably the source of the infection. Both positive dogs had the virus found in nasal and oral specimens; showed no clinical signs and were
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BSAVA has produced a useful triage tool for veterinary practitioners, to help them rapidly identify and process urgent, potentially urgent, non-urgent and delayable canine and feline cases during the COVID-19 pandemic. The tool has been created in collaboration between more than 10 specialists and is available for free download at https://www.bsava.com/TriageTool We would like to
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World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) and the World Veterinary Association (WVA) have published a joint statement about essential veterinary activities in the time of pandemic COVID-19, as many governments have taken restrictive measures to close non-essential businesses. They highlight the specific veterinary activities which are key to ensure a continuum in food safety, disease
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The 35th SAVAB-Flanders Congress took place in Antwerp, Belgium from March 5 to 7, 2020. Belgians were great hosts not only for the delegates but also for FECAVA representatives, who gathered in Antwerp in considerable number (despite absences due to the coronavirus outbreak), to attend the first FECAVA meeting this year. Different activities took place
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