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Periods of change can be stressful for cats and, following reports of fights and injuries requiring veterinary attention between Downing Str...

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The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has partnered with the British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) to host an equine programme at ...

The campaign to end non-stun slaughter and provide consumers with better information about the welfare of animals at slaughter has received ...

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the commitment to provide clarity on the obligation on veterinary surgeons to provide ...

Curious pets could be at risk if they hunt down their owners’ haul of chocolate eggs and treats this Easter, warns the British Veterinary ...

Vets are asking dog owners to keep their dogs on leads when walking near sheep as the annual lambing season gets underway. Ewes are particul...

Vets are urging pet owners to watch out for potential hazards around their home to avoid an emergency visit to the surgery this Christmas. T...

British Veterinary Association (BVA) members in the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Africa can now benefit from 25% off all Elsevier veterin...

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has warmly welcomed the publication of the UK Five Year Antimicrobial Resistance Strategy 2013-2018...

Veterinary associations have reacted cautiously to the announcement by AHVLA outlining details of a new model for the supply of veterinary s...

The President of the British Veterinary Association has stressed the need for the veterinary profession to be involved in decisions about th...

As the open season for shooting badgers begins on 1 June, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) is reiterating its support for the planne...

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has warmly welcomed the Welsh Government announcement that all dogs in Wales must be microchipped f...

The Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF) has produced a leaflet for clients on the pre- and post-operative care of their pet, batches of which ca...

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the decision to prohibit the advertising of antimicrobials directly to animal keepers ...

The British Veterinary Association and The Webinar Vet joined forces again this week to deliver an informative and thought-provoking webinar...

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the new Code of Professional Conduct, launched this week by the veterinary profession..

The Welsh Affairs Select Committee has expressed concerns to Defra Minister Jim Paice MP about the impact of the proposed closure of veterin...

Commenting on the BBC programme Pedigree Dogs Exposed Three Years On broadcast on 27 February, BVA Past President Harvey Locke said: “T...

Veterinary associations are highlighting consumer guidance on pet insurance following news reports that thousands of pets have been left uni...

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the publication of proposals by Defra to improve the regulation of vets by reconstitut...

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the publication of draft regulations to control dog breeding in Wales. The Welsh Gove...

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the European Commission’s Action Plan on Antimicrobial resistance (AMR), but express...

BVA President Harvey Locke officially opened BVA Congress 2011 with a welcome reception and awards ceremony at the Royal College of Physicia...

As temperatures soar across the UK, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) is asking all members in practice to display the Don’t Cook Y...

Today (Wednesday) marks the declaration of the eradication of rinderpest, one of the world’s most dreaded animal diseases. This unique eve...

World Veterinary Year (Vet 2011) is off to a fantastic start in the UK with the recognition of three veterinary surgeons in the New Year’s...

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is delighted to announce the election of new chairmen for two of its standing committees. Fred ...

To mark European Antibiotic Awareness Day 2010 today (18 November) the British Veterinary Association (BVA) is warning veterinary surgeons i...

Following the Mail on Sunday investigation into the widespread use of meat and meat products from animals not stunned before slaughter, the ...

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is warning dog owners of the danger that the artificial sweetener, Xylitol, can pose to their pets....

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has expressed its disappointment at the decision not to include veterinary input into the group con...

At the annual British Veterinary Association Animal Welfare Foundation (BVA AWF) Discussion Forum (Monday 17th May) delegates voted for the ...

World Veterinary Day (WVD) takes place annually on the last Saturday of April and this year veterinary professionals from around the world j...

Vets have welcomed the Government consultation on reforming dangerous dogs legislation but called on politicians not to let the issue become...

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) have welcomed the Scottish Parliament’s v...

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed aspects of the draft Animal Health Bill as ‘a real success for the veterinary profes...

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is reminding all veterinary surgeons that from January 1st 2010 all dogs presented under the BVA/Ke...

Animal welfare organisations have united to send a strong message to potential dog owners to do their homework before buying a new dog or pu...

A comprehensive survey of veterinary students concludes that one in three find themselves in difficult or severe financial situations, more ...

Every week we give a British Veterinary Association view on issues concerning the veterinary profession which we publish as editorial commen...

Professor Bill Reilly of Glasgow was elected President-Elect of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) for 2008/2009. The ceremony took pl...

Organisations around the world will be aiming to raise awareness and understanding about the importance of rabies prevention on the second a...

The Animal Health Trust (AHT Equine) has announced the launch of a bi-monthly programme of free equine CPD seminars, exclusively for members...

Minister, My Lord, Honoured Guests, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to the annual BVA Welsh Dinner. Thank you to Christianne Glossop and her ...

In response to the Government announcement of further action to improve testing of cattle for bovine tuberculosis, the Presidents of the BVA...

Launching today (Tuesday) a position statement on the import of captive live birds from countries outside the EU, British Veterinary Associa...

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The British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) is proud to announce a new partnership with BVA Live to support the Clinical Abstrac...

HT Vista

HT Vista, the veterinary imaging company behind the world’s first non-invasive, AI-powered cancer screening device for dogs, will be exhib...

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The British Veterinary Association (BVA) welcomes the news that keeping primates as pets will be banned under new legislation. The chan...

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The British Veterinary Association (BVA) welcomes the news that the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has launched ...

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The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has responded to new research revealing the environmental impact of ‘spot on’ parasiticide trea...

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The British Veterinary Association (BVA) President Malcolm Morley warns politicians that UK public health is at serious risk from rapidly ri...

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Vets are encouraging all cat owners to check that they are meeting their pets’ welfare needs as we reveal the most pressing welfare issues...

Vetted Recruitment

New kid on the block, Vetted Recruitment, has really come into its own within the veterinary profession over the last few months with webina...

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The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is urging the Government to deliver on its stated commitment to animal health and welfare by priori...

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BVA has welcomed the news that a new Bill banning the use of rodent glue traps has passed its Third Reading in Parliament.Along with other a...

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The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is highlighting a storm of shortages after the workforce saw a drop of more than two-thirds in new ...

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Christmas is a time of fun and festivities, but the presents, treats and decorations can often prove dangerous for pets if owners are not ca...

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The British Veterinary Association has called for much clearer commitments to animal welfare in international trade after the UK Government ...

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The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is delighted to announce three finalists for the 2021 Young Vet of the Year Award, supported by Zoe...

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With fireworks season fast approaching, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) is warning millions of ‘pandemic puppy’ owners ...

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The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has called on the Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) to put vets and...

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The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed moves by the Government to crack down on illegal puppy imports.The measures, which for...

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The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is asking people to think long and hard before taking on a new pet as veterinary practices across t...

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The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is urging anyone vacationing with their pets this summer to plan ahead to avoid overwhelming veteri...

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The UK’s largest representative body for vets has welcomed several measures announced in today’s (Tuesday 11 May) Queen’s ...

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In response to the launch of a public consultation, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) has said that any legislation around compulsory...

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The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed today’s (Sunday 1st November) announcement by Government that it will strengthen...

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The UK’s largest membership body for the veterinary profession is warning that many practices may not survive unless the Government gr...

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Following the Prime Minister’s #StayHomeSaveLives address, we are all having to adjust to the huge changes to our usual way of life. W...

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The largest representative body for vets in the UK has written to the Government urging for veterinary practices to be covered in the scope ...

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The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has renewed its calls for tighter restrictions on pet travel following the Government’s respo...

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Pets suffering with too much weight is a problem that stretches beyond the four-legged kind as a leading vet reveals that obesity in snakes ...

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Part-time work for veterinary students is on the rise as almost half (46%) say that they have less money than they need to live on, accordin...

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New immigration rules announced today are a mixed bag for the veterinary profession and leave a big question mark over how the profession wi...

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The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is urging farmers and vets to develop robust on-farm health and safety procedures as survey finding...

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The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has warmly welcomed the Scottish Government’s announcement that they plan to fund training f...

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As temperatures soar across the UK, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) is warning pet owners to take extra care of their pets after al...

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The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has responded today (14 February) to the Food Standards Agency (FSA) 2018 slaughterhouse survey, wh...

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The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has today (24 September) warned that a no-deal Brexit could add up to a logistical nightmare for ar...

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The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has voiced concerns for the welfare of badgers who may be trapped in cages for long periods of time...

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The British Veterinary Association (BVA), the British Veterinary Poultry Association (BVPA) and Veterinary Public Health Association (VPHA) ...

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The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has issued a warm welcome to the launch of the first ever nationwide protocol for animals in health...

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Vets are urging pet owners to keep chocolate treats safely out of reach of inquisitive pets this Easter, as findings released by the British...

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The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed Defra’s consultation on banning the use of shock collars in England, following a...

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Pugs and other flat-faced dogs and cats are covering cards and gifts this Valentine’s Day, but with their ‘cute’ looks mas...

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Vets are calling on prospective dog owners to think twice before buying a puppy after breeding and hereditary defects came out as vets&rsquo...

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A ‘One Health’ initiative, led by the British Veterinary Association (BVA), to promote ways of reducing the risk of antimicrobia...

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A new ‘On the pulse’ session will be introduced at this year’s Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF) Discussion Forum, building ...

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If you’re struggling to find the motivation to budge the extra Christmas bulge, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) is offering a...

Virbac Animal Health

A new video produced in conjunction with the British Veterinary Association (BVA) and ITN, as part of the ground-breaking ‘Veterinary ...

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As part of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Efra) Inquiry on animal welfare, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) and British Sm...

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UK dog owners are being warned to keep Easter treats away from pets after figures released today by the British Veterinary Association (BVA)...

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As the Easter Bunny hops onto the horizon, findings from the British Veterinary Association (BVA) reveal that at least one in five vets have...

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With bonfire night fast approaching, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) is encouraging pet owners to start preparing pets now to preve...

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The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and the British Veterinary Association Northern Ireland Branch have welcomed the decision of the De...

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93% of all vets asked were concerned about cats having unplanned litters, figures released today from the British Veterinary Associati...

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Defra is investigating a case of suspected avian influenza (bird flu) in Lancashire.The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and British Vet...

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Vets are generally positive about the future of the UK veterinary profession, with 59% saying they are very or fairly optimistic in a new su...