Post pandemic problems

I hope I'm not putting the cart before the horse when I say (I hope) that life may be entering a new ‘normal’ as we learn to live with COVID-19. BCVA Congress provided the first chance in 2 years to meet-up with university friends, make new acquaintances, have an opportunity for some face-to-face learning, and check the efficiency skills of the bar staff. I have to say that I breathed a little sigh of relief that the farm animal veterinary community at least has come through the pandemic with their humour and bonhomie intact. It made a refreshing change to some of the on-line forums, on which our profession can often be dragged down rather than celebrated. The livestock veterinary profession isn't perfect, but it's great to see so many females in leadership roles throughout the various societies, although we must keep progressing to ensure we are a diverse profession and realise the benefits this can bring to us all.