Ben O'Halloran, BVA Policy and Public Affairs Officer, explores how BVA champions animal welfare, supports sustainability, and shapes policy through global collaboration.

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 ...

It is essential for sheep health and welfare, that any procedures having the potential to create pain and suffering should be balanced against the need for that procedure. Castration and tail-docking ...

There are a number of issues associated with the disbudding of goat kids. The need to achieve an effective block of 4 nerves places a real risk of a toxic local anaesthetic overdose in a high-risk ...

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 ...

There is no evidence that the Dangerous Dogs Act has been effective in reducing the incidence of aggressive behaviour in dogs or bite-related injury. Defining particular breeds as 'dangerous' can be ...

Find an eye panellist near you We have 38 panellists in the UK and Ireland who can perform CHS eye examinations and issue you with an official certificate for your dog.

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 ...

What's the issue? Non-traditional companion animals (NTCAs) can have exacting husbandry requirements, and complex social, cognitive, and nutritional needs, which may make them more challenging to keep ...

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 ...

Any movement of livestock will have an impact on their health and welfare. The distances that livestock keepers move animals vary widely, from local area movements (for example to pastures, markets, ...

This guide outlines the arrangement between BVA and RSPCA for payment for IET of sick or injured wildlife and stray animals.