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The British Veterinary Association (BVA) today welcomed the decision by the Council of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) to pe...

4 in 10 vets have seen cats with airgun injuries in the last year, with many of these animals seriously injured as well as dying from their ...

RVC student Alexis Pridmore has been awarded a £50 prize for the best report on a project part-funded by the BVA Overseas Travel Grants...

Calls to label meat products with information about animal welfare at slaughter must not be hijacked by prejudice, according to the British ...

World Veterinary Day (WVD) takes place annually on the last Saturday of April and this year vets from around the world join together on Apri...

Following reports that a puppy in Cornwall has died after biting into an e-cigarette refill, vets are warning pet owners to ensure they are ...

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has reiterated its call for preventive action to deal with the problem of out of control dogs, as t...

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has strongly welcomed the latest move by the Welsh Government to introduce new dog breeding legisla...

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has reacted with disappointment at the decision by the Welsh Government to suspend its planned lega...

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has strongly supported a ban on the use of wild animals in travelling circuses and is now calling o...

New look for profession’s welfare charity The Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF) has started the new year with a new brand identity an...

The issue of antimicrobial resistance will be put under the microscope at BVA Congress, with Dechra Veterinary Products' latest campaign sup...

The British Veterinary Association (BVA), the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and the Veterinary Defence Society (VDS) are joini...

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is urging calm over ‘alarmist’ headlines linking contact with cats to schizophrenia due to the ...

The Advisory Council on the Welfare Issues of Dog Breeding has recently published a report which sets out eight priority welfare problems. ...

The British Veterinary Association has called on Scottish Government to make progress with secondary legislation under the Animal Health and...

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has launched a voluntary scheme for online veterinary medicines retailers to receive accreditatio...

Veterinary associations have described the Government’s package on dangerous dogs as a missed opportunity to prevent future dog attacks. ...

Veterinary checks of the Best of Breed (BOB) winners in each of the 15 high profile breeds were introduced at Crufts 2012, which took place ...

The House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (EFRACom) has warned Defra that plans to close AHVLA laboratory services ...

BVA President Carl Padgett The President of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) used his annual London dinner speech (Tuesday 6t...

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has reiterated its call for heightened vigilance following confirmation by AHVLA that Schmallenberg...

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed new research from the University of Glasgow which indicates that the risk of antimicro...

Speaking at the British Veterinary Association (BVA) North of Ireland Dinner tonight (Thursday) President Carl Padgett said that there is an...

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the publication of the Kinnaird Review of Scottish Government Veterinary Surveillance ...

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has joined calls for greater awareness of Seasonal Canine Illness (SCI) – the mystery sickness su...

Responding to Simon Hughes’ report on access to education the British Veterinary Association (BVA) welcomes the recognition that longer co...

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) welcomed the European Parliament’s decision to extend mandatory country of origin labelling to fr...

Defra has announced that new rules on pet travel will be introduced from 1st January 2012. The changes will mean that the rules on rabies va...

The need to adapt to changing circumstances was the key theme of the Presidential speech at the British Veterinary Association’s Annual Sc...

Did you know that guinea pigs don’t make good companions for rabbits? Do you know why muesli-style dry food is bad for your rabbit? ...

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has reacted with disappointment at the Government’s decision to introduce a licensing regime rath...

The Animal Welfare Foundation’s annual Discussion Forum on Monday 16th May will debate consumer choice through welfare labelling of meat, ...

Veterinary associations are taking urgent action to address the serious problem of TB fraud that has come to light. Defra Minister of St...

Chertsey, UK, 8 December 2010, Visbion (www.visbion.com) is delighted to announce that the British Veterinary Association/Kennel Club (BVA/K...

The veterinary profession is taking the lead on shaping the future of large animal veterinary practice with the appointment of Professor Ric...

September 28, 2010 marks the fourth World Rabies Day. This annual event, led by the Global Alliance for Rabies Control, provides a unique p...

Welcoming the announcement of a new EU Directive aimed at reducing the number of animals used in laboratory experiments, tightening controls...

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) have warmly welcomed the Welsh Assembly Gov...

Responding to a new paper in this week’s Veterinary Record by D J Bartram and D S Baldwin, which finds that veterinary surgeons are four t...

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the provisional decision by Defra Minister Jim Fitzpatrick MP to ban the use of wild a...

Vets are urging pet owners to make sure their festive homes are safe for animals during the Christmas season by warning of a number of unkno...

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has announced a freeze on individual membership prices for the new Association year (2009/10) to he...

The British Veterinary Association has launched two new guides for members on ‘Euthanasia’ and ‘The role of the vet in treatment choic...

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) welcome the announcement that the Europ...

The BVA/Kennel Club Canine Health Schemes (CHS) have been branded and re-launched following a review that commenced in March 2006 and saw th...

The BVA has today (Monday) welcomed Friday’s (27 February) announcement that the chairs of the Associate Parliamentary Group for Animal We...

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the Kennel Club’s confirmation that, from January 2010, all dog owners and breeders ...

Following discussion at its Ethics and Welfare Group the British Veterinary Association (BVA) has called for an independent review of the br...

The BVA Congress, being held at the Royal College of Physicians in London, on Friday 26 and Saturday 27 September features a highly topical ...

DENPLAN’S managing director Stephen Gates is set to inspire vets as part of the Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons (SPVS) lecture s...

Commenting today (Wednesday) on the publication of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee’s report on the Veterinary Surgeons A...

Commenting on the Farmers Weekly survey and feature ‘Vanishing Vets’ British Veterinary Association (BVA) President Dr Freda Scott-Park...

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Four teams of vet students have been announced as finalists for the inaugural Global Veterinary Challenge. The shortlisted students, fromthe...

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The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and the North of Ireland Veterinary Association (NIVA) have jointly welcomed the restoration of the...

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The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has been made aware of concerning reports of individual vets and veterinary practices receiving abu...

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Vets are advising anyone planning to travel abroad this summer with their pets or assistance dogs to book an appointment with their vet prac...

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The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed commitments made this week by the UK’s leading online marketplaces, including Gumtre...

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The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has released new statistics showing that during last year’s record-breaking heatwave, where tempe...

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HT Vista, the innovative technology startup that launched in March, is proud to announce a successful first month of launching its non-invas...

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The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has issued a statement in response to a new BBC report examining the UK’s gender pay gap. It has ...

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As temperatures plunge across the UK, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) has issued a warning to animal owners to take measures to pro...

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The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), the British Veterinary Association (BVA) and the British Veterinary Nursing Association (BV...

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Vets and animal welfare organisations have issued an open letter to Warner Bros following the UK release of its animated children’s film, ...

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BVA has today (Thursday 30 June) welcomed the announcement by the Scottish Government that the Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles (Scotland)...

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Animalcare is inviting delegates to participate in its Golden Ticket draw at BVA Live to be held on the Animalcare stand (G20) at 5pm on Thu...

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Vets are calling on pet owners to put all their chocolate eggs in a safely secured basket well out of reach of inquisitive pets to avoid cho...

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The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has warmly welcomed the Welsh Government’s One Health approach to the new Animal Health and Welfa...

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As the world’s attention turns to the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, BVA President Justine Shotton has issued the following statemen...

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The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has expanded its support package for veterinary professionals with refugee status to include...

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This National Reptile Awareness Day (October 21st), the British Veterinary Association (BVA) is urging all owners to ensure they are meeting...

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The British Veterinary Association has responded to the Government’s update to the Agricultural Transition Plan. As part of yest...

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The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has questioned how the Government will protect the UK’s high animal health and welfare standa...

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The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has responded to the announcement that the Department of Agriculture, Environment, and Rural Affair...

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The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has renewed its call for animal owners to respect their veterinary teams as practices adjust to new...

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The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the launch of an eight week public consultation on the government’s manifesto co...

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The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has responded tonight (12 October 2020) after a crucial clause that imposes a requirement for agric...

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The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has responded following updates issued by governments in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Irel...

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The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed news (22 September) that a crucial clause that imposes a requirement for agricultural ...

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The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has added its weight to calls for clarity on the arrangements for the movement of animals and anima...

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The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the announcement from Trade Secretary Liz Truss that a new Trade and Agriculture Commi...

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Veterinary professionals have been working throughout the lockdown, securing the food supply chain and providing essential care for companio...

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The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and the British Veterinary Association (BVA) have coordinated efforts to advise the veterina...

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The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed Defra’s response today (5 March 2020) to the recommendations set out by the 2018...

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Nearly half (42%) of the pet rabbits that vets see in the UK spend their life alone, despite evidence showing that they are healthier and ha...

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The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has responded following the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons’ (RCVS) announcement that it...

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Today (21 March 2019) has seen DEFRA publish data relating to wildlife controls, that form part of the government’s programme of bovin...

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The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has warmly welcomed plans to offer free certification training for vets to help meet increased dema...

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Vets are urging owners to add house ‘pet proofing’ to their Christmas to-do lists. Ensuring that potential edible hazards and ot...

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Vets are calling for renewed vigilance and responsible sourcing after Defra announced that two cattle imported from France to England have t...

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Vets fear that parents may soon be fielding more requests for pet pugs as Disney’s latest film, featuring flat-faced ‘hero&rsquo...

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The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed a statement from the Welsh Government which hints at future legislation to introduce C...

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The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the news that a legislative ban on the use of wild animals in travelling circuses will...

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Vets fear that the number of dogs needing invasive surgery to correct painful breed-related deformities will continue to soar as their clien...

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Responding to the campaign to enshrine Article 13 of the Lisbon Treaty into UK law, the Government has today (12 December) published a draft...

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Cats really do need their mythical nine lives, with 90% of vets having treated cats for injuries caused by road traffic accidents (RTAs...

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As temperatures rise after a brief respite, pet owners are being warned to take extra care of their pets in the hot weather after almost hal...

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Whether our modern world of social media and packed diaries is compatible with responsible pet ownership will be one of the key debates betw...

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Dog owners are being warned to keep chocolate treats away from their pets this Easter as new figures from the British Veterinary Association...

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The UK’s leading organisation for vets, the British Veterinary Association (BVA), is asking romantics to give hugs, not pugs to loved ...