The world at our fingertips

It certainly has been a busy month. I'm thrilled to see some substantial moves towards improved animal welfare including the RSPCA launching GenerationKind which is pushing for animal welfare to be taught in all schools. Another great success is the recent release of the EFRA Committee's report on controlling dangerous dogs. It calls for the current dog control legislation to be fully reviewed and makes suggestions for a strong emphasis on education and the best interests of the dog. The media attention to these stories has propelled these issues into the limelight giving us an amazing opportunity to speak out about why animal welfare is so vital for our animal companions, and our communities.

The media is driving progression of our communities in a dramatic way. My social media accounts are becoming an increasingly valuable resource for my work, with my newsfeeds filled with posts from veterinary-related groups and pages that I follow. There are giant abscesses, cow caesareans, degloving injuries, parasite infestations, foreign bodies, unbelievable fractures, and inspiring examples of achievements in veterinary nursing. Our community has grown by leaps and bounds with worldwide access to amazing, strange and wonderful cases.