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Companion animal feeding working group
The Companion Animal Feeding Working Group (CAFWG) has been convened by BVA Policy Committee to develop the BVA position on diet choices for cats and dogs, addressing nutrition, sustainability, and public health.
Find out more information about the working group's scope and remit.
Members
- Sally Everitt – Chair
- Liz Mullineaux – BVA Junior Vice President
- Megan Cooper – BVA Ethics and Welfare Advisory Panel
- Marge Chandler – British Small Animal Veterinary Association
- Sarah Holliday – British Veterinary Nursing Association
- Mike Jessop – Veterinary Public Health Association
- Dan Makin – Veterinary Surgeon and Practice Owner, Vets4Pets
- Georgia Woods – Weight Management Clinic Nurse at the University of Liverpool, FSA
- Andrew Prentis – Vet Sustain
- Taranjit Dhansay - FSA
Meeting minutes
- 28 February 2023 – Scoping and work plan
- 24 April 2023 – Nutritional requirements for dogs and cats in health (including lifestage) and disease
- 13 September 2023 – The structure and regulation of the pet food market and the relationship between the veterinary profession and the pet food industry
- 29 November 2023 – Safety and public health
- 1 February 2024 – Sustainability of pet food
- 20 March 2024 – Communication with pet owners, and review of group themes and recommendations
The group are using the information gathered from their discussions to develop a policy position.