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Animal Welfare Foundation

The annual Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF) Discussion Forum returns on Monday 13 May for a day of topical discussions on key animal welfare ...

BVA

British Veterinary Association (BVA) Senior Vice President and companion animal vet Sean Wensley has been awarded the World Veterinary Assoc...

Ceva

The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, Edinburgh has won the Veterinary School of the Year Award at the prestigious 2020 Global...

BVA London Dinner Having for some years hosted annual dinners on behalf of our members in the capital cities of Northern Ireland, Scotla...

Animal – The International Journal of Animal Bioscience’ is the central element in a new and exciting collaborative venture between Euro...

World Horse Welfare

A new report published today by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Animal Welfare (APGAW), reveals that almost a half of councils in Engla...

Ceva

Nominations are now open for the prestigious Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2020.Returning for the ninth consecutive year, the awards celeb...

WSAVA

An American veterinarian, board-certified in both animal welfare and behavior, has been announced as the recipient of this year’s Worl...

DEFRA

New powers to crack down on puppy smuggling and increased protections for farm animals will be brought in under new legislation set to be in...

Ceva

Ceva Animal Health is delighted to announce that nominations are now open for the prestigious Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2019.Returning for ...

Zoetis

Zoetis Inc., the Federation of European Companion Animal Veterinary Associations (FECAVA) and the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe (FVE...

UFAW

The Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW) has announced its 2023 award winners. The recipients will be presented with their awar...

DEFRA

Vertebrate animals will be recognised as sentient beings for the first time in UK law thanks to the introduction of the Animal Welfare (Sent...

BVA

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has urged government to fulfil its promises on maintaining and improving animal health and welfare ...

BVA

Tickets are now on sale for the Animal Welfare Foundation’s annual Discussion Forum, which will not only be packed full of expert speakers...

Circus master Gerry Cottle: “I believe a ban will, in the end, improve the image of circuses in Britain. The animal issue has given circus...

Dr. W. Ron DeHaven, the recently named successor to Dr. Bruce W. Little as AVMA executive vice president, answered several questions for JAV...

World Horse Welfare

Call for a New Model of Enforcement for Animal Welfare by Parliamentary Group, Local Authorities and Animal Welfare Charities At a well...

RCVS

An eminent academic recognised across the world for his contribution to research and veterinary governance, an international animal welfare ...

Ceva

Dr Sean Wensley, senior vice president of the British Veterinary Association (BVA), has won the World Veterinary Association (WVA) Global An...

World Animal Week is a yearly reminder to celebrate the difference animals make to our lives and to give something back, by fundraising for ...

In what will look like a scene from the popular family movie, "Evan Almighty", scores of Animal Chaplains around the world will bless hundre...

Ceva

Ceva Animal Health has revealed its finalists for the prestigious Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2020.The awards celebrate the achievements of r...

Do you know someone who really goes the extra mile to improve companion animal welfare? Do you think they deserve recognition for their...

Brooke

Dr Sophie Hill, Brooke’s Equine Behaviour and Handling Advisor, discusses how compassionate handling can reduce stress, trauma and ha...

High-profile vet, broadcaster and animal welfare advocate Dr Marc Abraham OBE has been appointed Patron of the innovative Suffolk-based anim...

UFAW

The Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW) has announced the winners of its annual awards for 2022. The winners will be presented...

DEFRA

The Government is backing legislation for tougher prison times for those who cruelly mistreat animals, as plans to introduce more stringent ...

WSAVA

MSD Animal Health has deepened its long-standing relationship with the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA), becoming a Diamond...

Animal Defenders International

Animal Defenders International (ADI) is urging Assembly Members to support a ban on wild animals in circuses when it comes up for debate in ...

Animal Defenders International

Animal campaigners are hoping a Private Members’ Bill to ban wild animals in circuses will help galvanise Prime Minister Theresa May i...

BVA

As this year’s extended Volunteers’ Week (1 – 12 June) kicks off, the British Veterinary Association is shining a spotligh...

Report advises overhaul at disgraced university animal laboratory The National Anti-Vivisection Society (NAVS) has renewed its call for a...

Statement on animal circus consultation from: Animal Defenders International, Animal Aid, Born Free Foundation, Captive Animals Protecti...

Sanofi-aventis (EURONEXT: SAN and NYSE: SNY) and Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE: MRK) announced today that Raul E. Kohan will be appointed Chief Ex...

Thank you very much for inviting me here tonight, I very much welcome the opportunity to reply on behalf of the Government on the points you...

Minister, ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the annual BVA Welsh Dinner. A particularly warm welcome to the Minister, Elin Jones, for findin...

BVA Annual Welsh Dinner - Wales Millennium Centre, 26 June 2007 Noswaith dda foneddigion a boneddigesau Hoffwn i ddechrau drwy ddiol...

Brooke

The Action for Animal Health (A4AH) coalition held a reception for key political and veterinary figures at the House of Commons on Tuesday 4...

Animal Welfare Foundation

The annual Animal Welfare Foundation Discussion Forum is back this year for a day of discussion and debate led by expert speakers on a range...

BSAVA

BSAVA is delighted to announce the award winners of 2021 and 2022. Embodying both of the organisation’s strategic pillars - community and ...

BVA

An eminent American professor of large animal medicine has warned the UK not to dilute its high animal welfare standards for future trade de...

Zoetis

ZAVENTEM, BELGIUM – May 29, 2019 – Zoetis’ African Livestock Productivity and Health Advancement (A.L.P.H.A.) initiative, ...

Sri Lankan Veterinarian is First Recipient of WSAVA Award for Companion Animal WelfareDr Nalinika Obeyesekere, a veterinarian from Sri Lanka...

Ceva

Following this year’s hugely successful Ceva Animal Welfare Awards which saw a record-breaking number of quality nominations, Ceva Ani...

SPANA

A host of star names are speaking up for working animals and supporting the work of international animal charity SPANA on World Animal Day (...

A research and development laboratory that has significantly contributed to the rapid growth of warmwater aquaculture health over the pa...

‘Defra’s public ‘consultation’ on animal circuses slammed’ Government plans to announce (on Thursday 1st March) a consultation ...

BOXMEER, the Netherlands, June 29, 2011 – Merck’s (NYSE: MRK) animal health division, formerly known as Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal ...

Editorial from the Director General - As a result of globalisation and climate change we are currently facing an unprecedented worldwide imp...

BVA

Exceptional veterinary professionals showcased at the BVA Awards 2025 Dr Leah Hunter MRCVS has been named the British Veterinary Associ...

ResearchAndMarkets.com

The "Veterinary Reference Laboratory Market by Service Type (Clinical Chemistry, Immunodiagnostics (ELISA), Molecular Diagnostics (PCR, Micr...

University of Surrey

Tackling animal-to-human virus transmission, antimicrobial resistance, sustainable food supply and pet welfare all in the scope of the new n...

DEFRA

Biosecurity Minister Lord Benyon has appointed six non-executive directors to the Animal Health and Welfare Board for England (AHWBE).The ap...

BVA

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and Scottish SPCA are joining forces to offer vets a day of virtual and interactive learning about ...

Invatech Health

Two leading companies have collaborated to create a revolutionary model of supplying medicines to the UK veterinary market.Bristol-based Inv...

Animal Welfare Foundation

Lockdown measures here in the UK have led many people to spend more time with their pets, at home. While the human benefits of having a comp...

Animal Welfare Foundation

New treatments and technology are transforming the way we work but is there a point when the desire for innovation compromises animal welfar...

DEFRA

New guidance has been published today to ensure import and export trade in animals, animal products, fish, food and feed can continue in the...

Animal Defenders International

Animal Defenders International (ADI) President Jan Creamer is to be honored at TheWIFTS International Visionary Awards 2017 in recognition o...

Animal Defenders International

Animal protection organisations with a long history of campaigning against animal circuses have welcomed publication of the Scottish Governm...

Petplan

Media ReleaseApril 2016 Winners announced at the Petplan and ADCH Animal Charity Awards 2016 The winners of the Petpla...

Bayer HealthCare

Celebrating the Inspirational Stories of the Animal WorldThe Animal Hero Awards 2015 was an evening filled with glitz, glamour and most impo...

WSAVA

During its annual World Congress in Bangkok, Thailand, in May the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) announced the winn...

BVA Congress 2012 Merseyside Maritime Museum, Liverpool My Lord, members of the Association, ladies and gentleman. I am delighted to ...

BOXMEER, the Netherlands, July 28, 2011 – Merck Animal Health, formerly known as Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health, announced today t...

Last week saw luminaries from the veterinary world gather in Lyon, France, to celebrate Vet Year 2011 on the 250th anniversary of the establ...

Global responsibilities for animal welfare: BVA President calls on the veterinary community to sign up to UDAW World Veterinary Day (WVD...

Scottish Parliament, 14 June 2007 Welcome to the Scottish Parliament which you will agree is a magnificent setting for tonight’s event....

What Was the Best New Veterinary Drug of 2006? Who Brought You The Biggest Advance in Drug Delivery? Which Was the Animal Health Compa...

RUMA

The Responsible use of Medicines Alliance - Companion Animal and Equine (RUMA CA&E), has this week announced the first ever national AMU...

VMD

New Statement of Intent sets out cross-sector approach to address vaccine supply challenges and support innovation in animal health. Th...

Brooke

International animal welfare charity Brooke showcased a number of animal health and welfare initiatives including an advanced appr...

PDSA

PDSA, the UK’s leading veterinary charity, has bestowed its highest award for colleagues, the Edward Bridges Webb Memorial Award, to Dr Se...

Brooke

This World Vet Day (29 April), international animal welfare charity Brooke is celebrating 10 years of its innovative Animal Health Mentoring...

University of Surrey

One of the country’s leading research education institutions, The University of Surrey, and the world’s leading animal health company, Z...

BSAVA

The BSAVA is supporting the important role of veterinarians as advocates for animal welfare by publishing the World Small Animal V...

BSAVA

The BSAVA is supporting the important role of veterinarians as advocates for animal welfare by publishing the World Small Animal V...

Ceva

Following a record number of nominations for the third consecutive year, Ceva Animal Health has revealed its finalists for the prestigious C...

Ceva

The nominations deadline has been extended for the Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2019, which celebrate the achievements of remarkable people fr...

Animal Defenders International

Co-founder and President of international animal protection group Animal Defenders International (ADI) Jan Creamer is one of 100 visionaries...

HealthforAnimals

Animal Health industry calls for greater collaboration between national governmentsExperts gather at the 5th Global Animal Health Conf...

BVA

Responding to the Environment Food and Rural Affairs Committee (EFRACom) report on ‘Animal welfare in England: domestic pets’ (s...

BVA

British Veterinary Association (BVA) President Sean Wensley praised Scotland on its leadership in many areas of animal welfare, but also cal...

The World Society for Protection of Animals (WSPA) is marking its 10th year of education work by producing the 3rd edition of its Conc...

Claire Powell (centre) with her team of Animal Care technicians outside the barn at Solihull College. An Animal Care Lecturer from So...

Former Becton Dickinson and Wyeth Executive Joins Merck Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, today annou...

Brooke

As the UK heads into peak coffee and chocolate season in the run-up to Christmas, consumer research reveals that while Brits care deeply abo...

Brooke

To mark World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week, Dr Izzy Hocking, Global Animal Health Advisor at Brooke, makes the case for investing...

Zoetis

Livestock health and farmers’ livelihoods have been dramatically improved in Sub-Saharan Africa, following the administration of 1.7 b...

Brooke

In order to improve animal welfare, we first need to be able to measure it. One way Brooke does this is through the use of animal-based indi...

RCVS

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has announced the recipients of this year’s Honours and Awards. This year’s rost...

DEFRA

The UK’s world-leading scientific and veterinary capability will be enhanced after a £1.4 billion investment boost to the Animal...

Animal Defenders International

Animal Defenders International (ADI) congratulates the UK Government on committing to ban the use of wild animals in travelling circuse...

Ceva

Following a record number of nominations for the second consecutive year, Ceva Animal Health has revealed its shortlist for its eighth annua...

Animal Defenders International

Animal Defenders International (ADI) congratulates the Scottish Parliament for being the first nation in the UK to ban the use of wild anima...

WSAVA

Vets must ‘dare to speak out’Urgent action on brachycephalic dogs called for during panel discussion at FECAVA/WSAVA/DSAVA Congr...

Animal Defenders International

Animal Defenders International (ADI) has presented multi-talented comedian Ricky Gervais with the prestigious Lord Houghton Award for his hi...

Ceva

The winners of the Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2017 were announced in a glittering ceremony at the Burlington Hotel in Birmingham, follo...

Animal Defenders International

A new European Parliament report shows how lacking progress on EU animal welfare policies and legislation has major negative effects for ani...