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“Lots of dogs love water and won’t hesitate to dive straight in when they see a lake or go for a paddle in a pond. But toxic ...
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) welcomes the launch of the new Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS), which commences 1 ...
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has launched a new Continuous Professional Development (CPD) library to give members easier access to high-quality CPD content.
What's our view? Neutering is not a trivial procedure but the benefits outweigh the welfare implications. We strongly support the practice of neutering cats and dogs to prevent the birth of unwanted ...
On 17 November, the final changes to the Veterinary Medicines Regulations (VMRs) will come into force. These were passed in Parliament earlier this year as part of the Veterinary Medicines (Amendment ...
Ten years on from steering the development of BVA's Animal Welfare Strategy, BVA Past President Sean Wensley discusses the veterinary profession’s role as animal welfare advocates and explores the ...
When, who and how to report to the competent authorities if you suspect the illegal importation of pets in England and Wales Veterinary surgeons can often be the first to suspect that an animal may ...
Leading human and animal medical organisations – including BVA, the British Medical Association (BMA), Public Health England (PHE), and Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) - have joined forces for ...
BVA working groups bring together veterinary professionals to review, devise, and create responses to specific policy and ethical areas within the veterinary sector. Take a look at our current working ...