BVA welcomes Welsh animal health and welfare plan

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

January 5, 2022

BVA issues warning on toxic items for pets this Christmas

Christmas is a time of fun and festivities, but the presents, treats and decorations can often prove dangerous for pets...

December 25, 2021

Somerset vet appointed new chair of Animal Welfare Foundation

Somerset veterinary surgeon Julian Kupfer has been appointed as the Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF) new board chair. The AWF British...

December 19, 2021

Product recall for cattle injections

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate has today (Thursday, December 9) issued a class one product recall notice to veterinary level of...

December 9, 2021

BVA begins search for 2022’s veterinary photographer of the year

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is calling on its members to get creative with a camera and snap images of...

December 5, 2021

Nominations open for BVA junior vice-president

Nominations have opened for the 2022/23 junior vice-president role at the British Veterinary Association (BVA), with BVA veterinary surgeon members...

November 29, 2021

BVA calls for ‘One Health approach’ in COP26 wish list

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has called for a ‘One Health approach’ in its ‘wish list’ for COP26, taking place...

October 29, 2021

Vets have central role in a sustainable farming industry – BVA president

October 22, 2021

Young Vet of the Year finalists announced

The finalists for the British Veterinary Association’s (BVA’s) Young Vet of the Year Award 2021 have been announced. The three...

October 19, 2021

Plan ahead to avoid doggy distress this fireworks season, warn vets

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

October 9, 2021

BVA questions RCVS decision to extend measures permitting remote prescribing

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has written to the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) to raise concerns over the...

October 5, 2021

BVA to host virtual day of learning for vets

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

September 20, 2021

Vets warn pet owners to keep them away from kebab skewers and corn cobs

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is advising anyone having a barbecue this bank holiday weekend to keep kebab skewers and...

August 28, 2021

Vets overlooked in Northern Ireland’s future farming policy, says BVA

August 26, 2021

Vet practices managing triple whammy of Brexit, Covid and pet boom

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

August 19, 2021

BVA welcomes new standards for animal welfare transport

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the government’s new measures to improve welfare conditions of farm animals during transit....

August 18, 2021

Pet owners urged to consult vets well in advance before bringing pets abroad

Pet owners wishing to take their dogs, cats or ferrets abroad with them this year should consult a vet well...

July 28, 2021

UK vets report steep increase in intimidation levels during Covid-19

July 26, 2021