British professionals are collaborating across the UK to help supply essential veterinary medicines to Ukraine.

The profession came together at the start of the Ukraine conflict under the banner of British Veterinary Professionals for Ukraine to provide direct support for medics in Ukraine – both human and veterinary.

The way is now clear for veterinary medicines to be sent to Ukraine. British Veterinary Professionals for Ukraine will be using established contacts with private and state veterinary surgeons and existing logistics chains to facilitate the supply of veterinary medicines to where they are needed. The group has already organised multiple shipments of humanitarian aid.

With normal supply chains disrupted or destroyed, veterinary surgeons within Ukraine are appealing for supplies of veterinary medicines to treat a range of animals including domestic pets, horses, farm and zoo animals.

There are a number of ways people can support this vital initiative:

Supplies can be sent to BVP4UA c/o Hoermann Equine, Wrights Lodge East, Oakham Road, Whissendine, Rutland, LE15 7HA. A list of specific requirements is available HERE 

Veterinary practices can purchase supplies through their regular wholesalers (MWI Animal Health/Covetrus/NVS) and have them delivered direct to BVP4UA by emailing their wholesaler with details of what they want to donate. Other companies who do not operate through wholesalers may also be prepared to deliver direct. For MWI Animal Health, please use the email ukraineaid@mwiah.co.uk

Cash donations can be made via gofundme to allow direct purchasing of the most needed veterinary supplies.