Tag Archives: RCVS Fellows

Have you seen the JESIP Major Incident Film and Awareness Course?

Posted on 14/07/2026 by Neil

During an incident involving animals, emergency services will expect to supplement their skills with other specialists, such as veterinary professionals.  It is crucial that all responders can work seamlessly, through a structured approach with designated roles. JESIP provides the principles through which we can all work together and have a clear understanding of the incident needs and how we will work together to resolve it. This informative film demonstrates how these principles work.  Not just for the emergency services, all professionals attending should be aware of and follow these concepts. JESIP aims to ensure that the blue light services are trained and exercised to work together as effectively as possible at all levels of command in response to incidents so that as many lives as possible can be saved. This new 16-minute training video shows how the response to an … Continue reading →

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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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World Equine Veterinary Association Congress (WEVA)2026

Posted on 02/02/2026 by Neil

Nicky the Chairperson for the BARTA Board of directors and Veterinary Director for The Horse Trust has recently been in Bangkok representing BARTA at the WEVA congress. Her research abstract shows the essential leadership and management skills needed by veterinary surgeons in multi-agency responses for successful and safe resolution of incidents and that students attending BARTA veterinary responders courses were shown to develop these essential skills. You can find out more about WEVA here: wevaonline.org In the pictures: Horse Trust trustees and BARTA advisors Professors Debbie Archer and John Burford.

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New MoU Between NFCC and BARTA

Posted on 20/01/2026 by Neil

NFCC and BARTA renew commitment to protecting animals in emergencies National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) and the British Animal Rescue and Trauma Care Association (BARTA) have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The partnership strengthens best practice in responding to incidents involving animals, supporting public safety, animal welfare, and safe working practices for firefighters through evidence-based guidance and training. The Animal Rescue Practitioners Forum (ARPF) will continue to provide a key platform for sharing knowledge and embedding animal welfare within emergency response planning. The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the British Animal Rescue and Trauma Care Association (BARTA), reaffirming their shared commitment to safeguarding animal welfare, public safety, and supporting safe practices for firefighters at incidents involving animals. The MoU builds on more than a decade of collaboration, first established in … Continue reading →

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