AssocGovVets

AGV is a Division of the British Veterinary Association representing the views of veterinarians in UK Government Departments and Executive Agencies.

[APHA @APHAgovuk]

The ban on feeding kitchen waste to livestock was introduced after the devastation of foot & mouth disease - the most likely cause of the 2001 outbreak was catering waste being fed to #pigs. Read more about what you can feed pigs: https://t.co/Ll8x89UwfI #Halloween #PigKeeping

[Official Vet @Official_Vet]

It's been a busy morning at #OVConf19 , lectures are now in full swing! Amazing atmosphere all round and the exhibition is looking incredible!

[APHA @APHAgovuk]

If you're at the @Official_Vet #OVConf today or tomorrow come on over to our stand and say hi. We have a wide range of information available on surveillance and diseases.

[Defra UK @DefraGovUK]

DYK some fashion items may contain species protected by @CITES. Which of the below may need a #CITES permit in order to travel between the UK and the EU after Brexit? #PFW

[AssocGovVets @AssocGovVets]

Very important and relevant key message from@rosieallister ! “We need to provide alternative scripts for what it is to be a vet” #mmiresearch19

[Stephen May @StephenMayVet]

Fantastic - @RosieAllister now moves us at #mmiresearch19 to Professional Identity - this is where we all need to be - she emphasises the need for "alternative cultural scripts" about the veterinary role ie those that closer match reality. @theRCVS @ukvetschools

[Stephen May @StephenMayVet]

Fantastic - @RosieAllister now moves us at #mmiresearch19 to Professional Identity - this is where we all need to be - she emphasises the need for "alternative cultural scripts" about the veterinary role ie those that closer match reality. @theRCVS @ukvetschools

[Vetlife @VetlifeUK]

#MMIResearch19

Parting message from Dr. Rebeca Garcia Pinillos: ‘Life does not have to be perfect to be wonderful.’ You can read the wellbeing survey in full here: https://t.co/mY4fsdtbcn

[Vetlife @VetlifeUK]

#MMIResearch19

Results from the AGV wellbeing survey reveal that sharing feelings and experiences with colleagues was the most frequently mentioned support mechanism amongst Government vets

[Rosie Allister @RosieAllister]

Powerful hearing about the ongoing impact of the FMD outbreak on veterinary mental health in a study done 17 years on. Long term impacts of workplace distress, including many years on. #MMIResearch19 @vetmindmatters #vetmindmatters

[Stephen May @StephenMayVet]

Rebeca Garcia Pinillos continues strand A #mmiresearch19 with the results of her wellbeing survey of Government Veterinarians - it has exposed how long-lasting the emotional damage of mass culls can be. @theRCVS @vetmindmatters 2nd Research Symposium.

[Vetlife @VetlifeUK]

#MMIResearch19

Dr. Rebeca Garcia Pinillos introduces the objectives of the Government Veterinarian Wellbeing Survey

[RCVS - Mind Matters @vetmindmatters]

@RCVS_CEO says that Mind Matters has also inspired ppl to launch their own initiatives including regional projects, run wellbeing weeks and has also started to change perceptions of @theRCVS as a compassionate regulator #MMIResearch19

[Stephen May @StephenMayVet]

Importantly, @StuartReid_RVC at #mmiresearch19 emphasises the need not just to undertake @vetmindmatters initiatives, but also to research and evaluate these - to adapt and build on those that are effective! @theRCVS

[Linda Belton @RCVSpresident]

Lizzie @RCVS_CEO @theRCVS opens the 2nd Mind Matters Initiative Research Symposium. Good day planned with excellent speakers, learning about mental health issues and looking for ways forward with discussion, collaboration and networking #MMIresearch19

[AssocGovVets @AssocGovVets]

It’s great to be today at the #MMIResearch19 speaking about vets wellbeing and presenting our report on Government Vets Wellbeing https://t.co/8hh3u071XP #wellbeing #mentalhealth

[Rosie Allister @RosieAllister]

Hashtag for @vetmindmatters symposium today is #MMIResearch19 if you’d like to follow what’s going on at Veterinary Mental Health: The Evidence Base #vetmindmatters @ProfNGreenberg @DrAPitman @RCVS_CEO @StuartReid_RVC

[World Organisation for Animal Health @WOAH]

We all have a role to play to handle #AntiMicrobials with care as recommended by the @UNIACGAMR. #AnimalHealth professionals, we need you to protect their ability to fight infection through good animal husbandry, #vaccination, and sanitation.

Learn more: https://t.co/wuvxyK2NCh

[APHA @APHAgovuk]

#Bluetongue virus is spread by midges & the midge season has started! Be aware of the risks of importing animals from countries affected by bluetongue. See the latest situation https://t.co/TXX3xwGDQ9 #Cattle #Sheep @NFUtweets @NationalSheep

[AssocGovVets @AssocGovVets]

“It is not ideal... but what am I going to do about it?” Resetting your brain when dealing with difficult situations. With Caroline Crowe at #VPHAspring19 @AssocGovVets @VPHA @BritishVets @theRCVS @vetmindmatters

[AssocGovVets @AssocGovVets]

Thriving at work! Talk with Caroline Crowe at #VPHAspring19 What makes a good day at work? And a bad one? Recognising what is under your control and your reaction to challenges @AssocGovVets @VPHA @BritishVets @theRCVS @vetmindmatters

[AssocGovVets @AssocGovVets]

Who is more resilient, vets or zoonotic diseases? Great talk by Alan Wight #VPHAspring19. @AssocGovVets @VPHA @BritishVets @theRCVS