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Almost all companion animal vets have been asked to euthanise healthy pets, with half (53%) saying this was not a rare occurrence and 98% of...

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As holiday season begins the British Veterinary Association (BVA) are asking owners to make sure their dog is as travel ready as they are if...

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A new strain of Rabbit Viral Haemorrhagic Disease has been identified in rabbits in the UK and the British Veterinary Association (BVA), Bri...

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President of the British Veterinary Association Sean Wensley said:"The UK's decision to leave the European Union will have a signif...

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Vets from across the UK will be formally part of the Pride in London Parade for the first time this year, when the recently formed British V...

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

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The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed today’s announcement that Defra will consult on further steps to help tackle bov...

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The British Veterinary Association has called today on the European Commission to back proposals to introduce labelling of non-stun slaughte...

As forecasters predict we are heading for a Spring heatwave, vets are warning that pets can struggle as the temperature rises. Dog owners sh...

Loopholes in animal welfare legislation could be the cause of a rise in unwanted, neglected and sick animals, vets at the Animal Welfare Fou...

A nationwide survey of vets by the British Veterinary Association (BVA) reveals that 98% of respondents believe their clients’ behaviour i...

The President of the British Veterinary Association (BVA), Robin Hargreaves, has called for government decisions on TB testing and veterinar...

As the official charity for SPVS/VPMA Congress 2014 the Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF) is pleased to announce that it will put the£1,8...

RIG Vets is pleased to announce its sponsorship of the 1:1 Careers Advice Sessions at the BVA Careers Fair at this year’s London Vet Show...

The President of the British Veterinary Association has highlighted the value of veterinary surgeons at the Association’s annual Scottish ...

Veterinary associations have welcomed the cross-party Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee (EfraCom) response to the Governm...

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has strongly welcomed the announcement that the use of wild animals in travelling circuses will soo...

Following the increasing popularity of the annual Animal Welfare Foundation Discussion Forum in recent years and to celebrate the charit...

The President of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) has asked members to be alert to the needs of veterinary and farming colleagues wh...

The concerns of veterinary associations about dog welfare and control have been echoed by a cross-party committee of MPs, which has criticis...

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has used its annual dinner in Northern Ireland to call on the Department of Agriculture and Rural D...

Following last year’s landmark report the British Veterinary Association (BVA) welcomes the second PDSA Animal Wellbeing (PAW) Report whic...

Veterinary associations have told an influential committee of MPs that the Dog Advisory Council should be made into a regulatory body and th...

Left: Caroline Gillespie, right: Emily Jeanes Caroline Gillespie and Emily Jeanes were today (Thursday) announced as the joint winner...

Professor Brian Perry working in his study in the Rift Valley Professor Brian Perry was today (Thursday) announced as the winner of t...

Rabies awareness brochure, Chile September 28, 2012 marks the sixth World Rabies Day. This annual event, led by the Global Alliance ...

Lord Trees, the second veterinary surgeon to enter the House of Lords, will open the annual Congress of the British Veterinary Association o...

The legal challenge to Defra’s plans for targeted badger cull pilots has failed in the High Court. The Badger Trust’s challenge failed o...

The BVA AWF/RSPCA Puppy Contract has attracted support from the Associate Parliamentary Group for Animal Welfare (APGAW) in its update repor...

The Associate Parliamentary Group for Animal Welfare (APGAW) has released an update report on dog breeding issues. Working with a small gro...

The British Veterinary Association and Laboratory Animals Veterinary Association welcome the Government’s response regarding the transposi...

Moves to introduce compulsory microchipping of dogs in Wales have been welcomed by veterinary associations. Environment Minister John Gri...

At Crufts 2012 the Kennel Club introduced veterinary checks of the 15 high profile breed Best of Breed (BOB) winners. Although the individua...

A new scheme to screen dogs for syringomyelia is being officially launched at Crufts, which starts today at the NEC in Birmingham (8-11 Marc...

The Government announced today (Thursday) that it will introduce primary legislation to ban travelling circuses from using performing wild a...

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has broadly welcomed the European Commission’s new Animal Welfare Strategy but urges the Commissi...

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the new advisory group on veterinary surveillance in England and Wales and called for ...

Veterinary Associations have given their full support to Defra’s announcement that two pilot badger culls will go ahead in 2012 in the nex...

Dr Tiffany Hemming has been elected the new chair of the British Veterinary Association Animal Welfare Foundation (BVA AWF), the veterinary ...

Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency (AHVLA) has announced that its laboratory services work is to be delivered from fewer locat...

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has renewed its call for compulsory microchipping of all dogs in response to two major reports on d...

The House of Commons has officially recognised 2011 as World Veterinary Year in an Early Day Motion (EDM) sponsored by Neil Parish MP, chair...

The BVA has challenged the Food Standards Agency (FSA) to take further investigative action to enable Defra to consider prosecutions against...

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has expressed its extreme disappointment after the Welsh Assembly Government (WAG) announced a revi...

Reports that the prevalence of ticks in dogs in Great Britain is higher than expected is a timely reminder of the vital importance of tick t...

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has expressed its significant disappointment with the EU Council decision to scrap plans for compul...

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the passing of the Welfare of Animals Bill in the Northern Ireland Assembly yesterday ...

The inaugural meeting of the Veterinary Development Council (VDC) heard perspectives on the role of the veterinary profession in food animal...

The government has published the results of the Defra consultation on dangerous dogs revealing overwhelming support for an overhaul of the f...

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has responded to a survey carried out on behalf of the online pharmacy Vet-Medic which found that i...

Veterinary associations have welcomed the announcement by the Welsh Assembly Government (WAG) that it will consult on a new draft Tuberculos...

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) are delighted at the announcement from the Scottis...

The British Veterinary Association has given a cautious welcome to the merger of the Animal Health Agency (AH) and the Veterinary Laboratori...

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) welcomes the Government's intention to reassess its TB strategy promising to look at both vaccine a...

National veterinary associations are warning livestock farmers that a major Bluetongue virus (BTV8) threat still exists due to the extremely...

The European Parliament has voted 618 votes to 17 for an extension to the transitional arrangements contained within the regulation on the n...

The veterinary profession was well represented at a meeting of key stakeholders brought together to discuss the next steps on dog breeding. ...

Vets have welcomed Professor Bateson’s report on dog breeding as an important step on a long journey to improving the health and welfare o...

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has strongly welcomed the announcement of a pilot badger cull and stricter cattle measures in Wales...

Vets have welcomed the publication of the progress report for the Bovine Tuberculosis Eradication Group for England (TBEG). The British Vete...

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the TB Eradication (Wales) Order 2009, laid today, which will give the Welsh Assembly ...

The BVA travel scholarship scheme, instituted in March 1983, awards grants annually to veterinary students to enable them to undertake proje...

The risk to human and animal health were presented in stark terms at a symposium organised by the British Veterinary Association (BVA) and B...

Representatives from the Blue Cross, Companion Animal Welfare Council, Defra, Dogs Trust, Kennel Club, PDSA, Royal College of Veterinary Sur...

BVA welcomes the announcement made by Defra today (Wednesday) to allow low-risk based movements of livestock outside the immediate foot and ...

The BVA is very concerned by the news that FMD is again in Great Britain. Because of the highly contagious nature of this disease it is ess...

Three specialist divisions of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) today issued a joint statement urging livestock farmers to be vigilan...

Commenting today (Friday) on this week's announcement that the Government had further delayed a decision on a badger cull BVA President Dr F...

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

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An award-winning small animal hospital in Surrey has introduced a new screening programme to check for hereditary eye disease in dogs being ...

The Kennel Club

Kennel Club urges competitors to sign up for health testing offerings at Crufts, including discounted DNA testing and eye testing for all br...

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The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has warned pet owners of the risks posed by unsuitable food and other festive perils over the Chris...

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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has appointed Rt Hon Steve Barclay MP as Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs following tod...

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BVA has welcomed new legislation laid in Parliament (13 March) to introduce compulsory cat microchipping in England, but reiterated concerns...

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As Crufts, the annual international dog show, kicks off this weekend, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) is highlighting the importanc...

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The Scotland Branch of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) has issued a statement following the resignation of Scottish First Minister ...

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Today, (Thursday 19 January), the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Council has confirmed changes to veterinary under care guidanc...

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

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Access to veterinary medicines in Northern Ireland (NI) has recently been a serious concern. Up to 51% of medicines supplied to NI were at r...

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A brand-new tool to help vet teams track their carbon emissions and become more environmentally sustainable has launched today at the London...

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A brand-new resource for secondary school-aged pupils has been launched to encourage young people to consider a career in the veterinary pro...

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Responding to the news that Rishi Sunak MP has been selected as the new leader of the Conservative Party and UK Prime Minister, British Vete...

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The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the news that the Welsh Government has approved the use of Approved Tuberculin Testers...

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With fireworks season fast approaching, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) is warning millions of animal owners to start preparing now...

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Responding to the news that Liz Truss MP has been elected new leader of the Conservative party and Prime Minster, British Veterinary Associa...

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The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has issued its annual warning to pet owners to take extra precautions when walking dogs around fres...

Vetted Recruitment

In just over a month, veterinary professionals from all over the world will be gathering in Birmingham for the first BVA standalone conferen...

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The UK’s largest veterinary body has today (28 April 2022) voiced strong criticism of the Government’s decision to scrap the planned int...

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Commenting on reports that the Prime Minister has indicated that post-Brexit checks on food imports from the EU to Great Britain are to be d...

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The UK’s largest veterinary membership body is expressing serious concerns that the UK Government is considering whether to impose a fourt...

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Defra Secretary of State George Eustice announced plans at the NFU conference earlier today to roll out publicly funded annual veterinary vi...

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The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has responded today (Monday) following the announcement of plans to create a new Scottish Veterinar...

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BVA Senior Vice President James Russell said: “BVA has always maintained that animal health and welfare standards must be safeguarded when...

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New guidance is being issued today (2 December) for veterinary professionals who see wild birds and backyard poultry in practice, against th...

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With temperatures forecast to plummet in many parts of the country, vets are advising pet owners to take extra precautions to protect their ...

Davies Veterinary Specialists

Professor Mike Herrtage, Radiologist at Davies Veterinary Specialists (Davies) in Hertfordshire, has been awarded one of the veterinar...

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The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is advising anyone having a barbecue this Bank Holiday Weekend to keep kebab skewers and corn cobs ...

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The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is asking pet owners to take extra precautions when walking their dogs near water bodies this summe...

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The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has responded following the UK Government’s announcement that it is making changes to some of...

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The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and The FOAL Group have welcomed the Government’s encouraging written response to their petit...