‘Animal welfare, ethics and rights’ theme of the Animal Welfare Foundation’s 2024 Discussion Forum

25 Apr 2024

The concepts of animal welfare, ethics and rights will form the theme of this year’s annual Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF) Discussion Forum, taking place on Monday 13 May at the Cavendish Conference Centre in London.

BVA Live 2024 to focus on contextualised care

24 Apr 2024

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has unveiled its programme for BVA Live 2024, taking place at the NEC in Birmingham on 6-7 June.

BVA leads joint response from the veterinary professions to Competition and Markets Authority consultation

11 Apr 2024

Our joint submission with BSAVA, BVNA, SPVS and VMG ensures that a strong veterinary voice continues to be heard in the ongoing CMA investigation into the UK veterinary services market for pets.

BVA welcomes Parliamentary committee calls for crack down on unregulated canine fertility clinics and irresponsible pet breeding

08 Apr 2024

The veterinary profession has been campaigning for action on a number of concerns raised within the report.

BVA welcomes pet microchipping reforms as positive step forward

29 Mar 2024

The creation of a centralised microchipping database will help vets reunite lost or stolen dogs and cats with owners.

Vets welcome extension to XL Bully neutering window

15 Mar 2024

The neutering age for XL Bullies in England and Wales has been extended following lobbying by the veterinary profession.

BVA issues statement on French bulldog winner at Crufts

14 Mar 2024

BVA has responded after a French bulldog with extreme conformation received top spot in the Utility Group at Crufts last week.

British Veterinary Association responds to Government’s new food labelling proposals

13 Mar 2024

New Government proposals for fairer food labelling to provide greater transparency around the origin and methods of production of food have been welcomed by the British Veterinary Association.

British Veterinary Association responds to Competition and Markets Authority’s review of the veterinary sector

12 Mar 2024

Following an initial review of the veterinary services market for pets, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has outlined its main concerns and its provisional decision to launch a formal ‘market investigation’.

New legislation regulating primate pets is ‘a step in the right direction’

07 Mar 2024

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and the British Veterinary Zoological Society (BVZS) have said new regulations, which mean all primates in England will need to be kept in zoo-level standards - in effect banning the practice of keeping them as pets – are a ‘step in the right direction’.

Scottish Government extends XL Bully neutering window following BVA pressure

07 Mar 2024

BVA responds to Scottish Government legislation on the compensation and exemption schemes for XL Bully type dogs.

Dog Control Coalition responds to restrictions on XL Bully type dogs in Northern Ireland

07 Mar 2024

Crufts 2024: Vets reveal top questions to ask when buying a puppy to avoid unwanted health issues

01 Mar 2024

Ahead of international dog show Crufts, the British Veterinary Association issues advice to prospective dog owners on how to buy a healthy puppy.

BVA calls for vet practice regulation to ensure animal welfare

29 Feb 2024

BVA President presses for urgent reform of ‘not fit for purpose’ Veterinary Surgeons Act at the organisation’s annual Westminster dinner.