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Brucella canis: what vets need to know
14 Feb 2024 | Paula Boyden
In this updated blog, Paula Boyden, Veterinary Director at Dogs Trust, discusses current reported cases of Brucella canis, and what vets in practice need to know.
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LGBT+ History Month role models: Hannah Hansen
08 Feb 2024 | Hannah Hansen
To celebrate LGBT+ History Month, throughout February we are featuring Q&As with some key role models. Customer experience manager Hannah Hansen offers advice for those experiencing difficulty with their sexuality or gender identity.
LGBT+ History Month role models: James Ede
01 Feb 2024 | James Ede
To celebrate LGBT+ History Month, throughout February we are featuring Q&As with some key role models. In our first blog of the series James Ede, Companion Animal Vet and Practice Owner at Millie’s Vets, shares his experience of the veterinary profession and reflects on the importance of representation within the profession.
Navigating the XL Bully ban
18 Jan 2024 | Anna Judson
BVA President Anna Judson highlights the importance of empathy and compassion as vets continue to provide invaluable support to owners following the XL Bully ban.
Be a Friend this Christmas
20 Dec 2023
A veterinary career can be extremely fulfilling. However, this path comes with its own set of challenges, and from time to time many in the community need a helping hand.
Not driving home for Christmas? The highs and lows of Christmas on call
18 Dec 2023
It’s that time of year again, for reflection, celebration and being on call. BVA Junior Vice President, small animal vet and wildlife specialist Liz Mullineaux shares her advice for vet teams working over the festive season.
XL Bully ban: practical ways to support team vet
12 Dec 2023 | Rosie Allister
With the XL Bully ban coming into force from 31 December in England and Wales, Rosie Allister, Vetlife Helpline Manager, explores how vet teams can support their colleagues when navigating the ethical and psychological challenges that may arise.
Vet attestation: key points for vets
05 Dec 2023 | Sally Wilson
As we prepare for the new vet attestation requirements coming into force next week, Sally Wilson, Vet and Director at Evolution Farm Vets, shares her experience with the new process and some key points to keep in mind.
Farm vets in Wales leading the way in responsible antimicrobial prescribing
23 Nov 2023 | Gwen Rees
BVA Welsh Branch President Gwen Rees, who leads the Arwain Veterinary Prescribing Champions network in Wales, gives an overview of the network’s helpful antimicrobial stewardship resources for farm vets.
Empowering change: my experience as a BVA representative
22 Nov 2023
After six years volunteering as the BVA Regional Representative for Scotland, Emma Callaghan reflects on her motivations and what it means to be a BVA member.
Just because it’s wild or exotic, don’t throw antimicrobial stewardship principles out of the window
21 Nov 2023 | Liz Mullineaux
As a 2023 BVA survey finds a sharp increase in vets reporting antimicrobial resistance (AMR) concerns about off-license antimicrobial use under the cascade, BVA President and wildlife vet Liz Mullineaux advises vets who treat wild animals to stick to the basic principles of responsible prescribing.
The Brucella canis conundrum: views from a practising vet
15 Nov 2023 | Paul Higgs
The rise in Brucella canis cases has led to challenging decisions for vet teams around balancing the welfare of patients, staff, and the public. Paul Higgs, Chief Veterinary Officer at CVS, reflects on his experiences and how recent evidence and risk assessments have shaped the guidance for his team.
Is neutering dogs a zero-sum game?
13 Nov 2023
Is neutering dogs doing more harm than good? In this blog, vet and Oregon State University Full Professor Dr Michelle Kutzler looks at the negative effects of neutering and what it means for vets and pet owners.
How working in poultry can make a difference
10 Nov 2023 | Henry Lamb
Commercial poultry and gamebird veterinarian Henry Lamb is nominated for Young Vet of the Year 2023 in recognition of his work tackling outbreaks of avian influenza and encouraging other young vets to take up roles in the poultry industry. In this blog, he shares the experiences that led him here.
Effective biosecurity and dog welfare: where do we strike a balance on Brucella canis?
09 Nov 2023 | Ian Wright
With an increasing number of imported dogs found to be positive for Brucella canis, this blog discusses where to strike a balance between effective surveillance and biosecurity while not compromising the welfare of pets.
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