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Published 06/03/2020 The British Ethnicity and Diversity Society (BVEDS) supports all forms of diversity and inclusivity in the veterinary profession. At BVEDS, we were happy to read the recent letter from the BVA decrying the use of “derogatory and offensive language” used in online vet forums something which our own members have experienced. When suchContinue reading “BVEDS letter to Veterinary Record”

BVA report on discrimination in the veterinary profession

British Veterinary Ethnicity & Diversity Society (BVEDS)

‘It’s time to call out racism in the profession’

The challenges of speaking out about racism Farmers weekly Racist slur against Cirencester vet triggers Twitter protests A storm of protest has erupted on Twitter in response to an obscene racist slur aimed at a lecturer and practising vet from the Royal Agricultural University (RAU), Cirencester. Navaratnam Partheeban recently wrote a Talking Point column forContinue reading “BBC Asian network”

Opinion: Time to break down the ethnic barriers in farming After meeting someone for the first time, as part of the initial conversation, the question “Where are you from?” often pops up. My answer is usually “Scotland”, although sometimes I say “the UK” when abroad. This is usually enough for most people, but then IContinue reading “Farmers Weekly Article”

Meeting in London with: Navaratnam Partheeban (BVEDS) Daniella Dos Santos (Junior Vice President BVA)

Meeting in London with:Lizzie Lockett (CEO RCVS)Navaratnam Partheeban (BVEDS)Amanda Boag (President RCVS) Meeting in Edinburgh with:Niall Connell (Junior Vice-President RCVS)Issa Robson (BVEDS)Amanda Boag (President RCVS)