Ethics and Welfare Group
In this section you can find out more about the British Veterinary Association (BVA) Ethics and Welfare Group (EWG)
The EWG is a standing committee of BVA Council which considers ethical issues arising from the interaction of animals with human society.
We provide a forum where difficult issues can be questioned and challenged, and play an integral role in developing BVA policy in any area relating to animal health and welfare.
The EWG is not concerned with professional ethics; this is the role of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS).
Current issues
EWG is currently working on
- Prioritisation of welfare of policy issues
- Pedigree dog welfare
- BVA policy on equine and production animal mutilation
Minutes and meetings
EWG members
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Independent members |
Designated members |
BVA Officers |
| Dr Madeleine Campbell |
Sean Wensley (BVA AWF representative) |
President |
| David Martin |
Colin Gilbert (LAVA representative) |
Past-President |
| Dr David Williams |
Charles Gruchy (RCVS representative) |
President-Elect |
| Dr James Kirkwood |
Dr John Rawlings |
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| Pip Boydell |
Dr Dorothy McKeegan |
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Dr James Yeates |
Jo Turnbull |
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Gwyn Jones |
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We elect new members annually and they usually serve a three year term.
If you would like to highlight an issue for EWG’s consideration please login in to the BVA community platform, where you can contact your BVA Council Regional Representative, the Officers and also Committee Chairs, or join in on discussions with other members. Alternatively, you can email the EWG Secretariat, Catherine Lawrence, on ethicsandwelfare@bva.co.uk