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New BARTA Handbook Collaboration with the RCVS Fellows

Posted on 27/05/2026 by Neil

BARTA is delighted to present the latest edition of our Animal Responder Handbook. A comprehensive, waterproof glove box resource that serves as an aide-mémoire for emergency service team leaders and veterinary professionals deciding on techniques and tactics for large animal interventions. This version provides protocols for mechanical lifting and trailer righting. It also recognises that ambulatory large animal vets may encounter companion animals during an emergency. Fellows of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons have contributed their expertise to provide sedation and anaesthesia protocols for small animals, complementing existing protocols for cattle and horses. We are grateful for continuing collaboration across sectors to improve outcomes for people and animals in crisis. The 78 page Animal Responder Handbook is available for purchase . Scan the QR code or click on the link below for details on how to get your copy: … Continue reading →

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BARTA Small Animal Trauma Guidelines Highly Commended by RCVS

Posted on 12/05/2023 by Neil

The RCVS Knowledge Awards for Quality Improvement showcase the implementation of Quality Improvement techniques which drive improvement within the profession. The fifth RCVS Knowledge Awards focusing on QI were awarded in 2023. BARTA were recognised under the Highly Commended, Ones to Watch criteria, citing the provision of evidence-based guidelines and training for emergency first responders to provide pre-veterinary immediate care and developing a handover checklist to use when handing over to veterinary professionals. BARTA Director Jim Green thanks all of the contributors to this essential work. “Emergency responders frequently encounter animals in the course of their operational duties, many of whom, like their owners, are suffering trauma and distress. BARTA are working on a suite of materials to support emergency responders in providing lifesaving pre veterinary care to animals caught up in emergency or disaster. The first stage was to … Continue reading →

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Spotlight on our People – Nicola Housby-Skeggs

Posted on 22/08/2022 by Neil

Many of you will have met Nicky, when you have attended our courses. Nicky also led the collaboration between veterinary experts to produce the veterinary prompt. As our chairperson she oversees the strategy, governance and key financial decisions of BARTA. Nicky is running for election to the BEVA council, if you are eligible we know she would appreciate your vote! Here is a link to her: BEVA statement What inspired you to get involved with BARTA? I started my career in the Royal Army Veterinary Corps and the veterinary responder course was considered essential learning prior to starting any equine veterinary job. There are few courses that genuinely shift your understanding and approach to cases or situations; however, the veterinary responder course did this for me and has fundamentally influenced how I have approached emergencies throughout my career. The Army … Continue reading →

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