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21 Jan 2020
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BVA welcomes study revealing hip and elbow screening improves long-term dog health
21 Jan 2020 | Animal health
A new study has revealed a marked general improvement in hip and elbow scores for some of the UK’s most commonly health-screened dog breeds.
No mixed messages on animal welfare: Vets respond to introduction of Agriculture Bill
16 Jan 2020 | Animal health
The British Veterinary Association has responded to today’s introduction of the Agriculture Bill.
#ItTakesTwo: Companionship in rabbits is key to their welfare, says vets
15 Jan 2020 | Animal welfare
In a joint position, BVA, BVZS and BSAVA have called for greater awareness of the health and welfare benefits of housing rabbits in compatible pairs.
New action plan offers guidance to veterinary professionals for tackling the scale of the pet obesity problem
14 Jan 2020
Vets and vet nurses are marking National Obesity Awareness Week (14-20 January) by setting out an action plan for how veterinary professionals can play their part in tackling obesity in companion animals.
Stricter checks on imported rescue dogs needed, research warns
14 Jan 2020 | Companion animals
Confusion over the correct procedure for importing rescue dogs into the UK could mean many dogs are bypassing important additional checks, according to new research funded by the Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF) and published in the Vet Record.
Furry, fit and fabulous: vets issue top tips for helping your pet stay in tip-top condition this National Obesity Awareness Week
13 Jan 2020
Vets and vet nurses are marking National Obesity Awareness Week (14-20 January) by sharing advice on how the profession and owners can work together to address the scale of the pet obesity problem.
OFC2020: Vets welcome commitment to UK farm animal welfare by Environment Secretary
08 Jan 2020 | Animal welfare
The British Veterinary Association welcomes the Environment Secretary’s commitment to recognising animal welfare as a public good as well as a pledge to maintain and enhance UK standards as new trade deals are negotiated, after Brexit.
BVA announces new Board Chair
08 Jan 2020 | The veterinary profession
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is pleased to announce Steve Anderson Dixon as its new Board Chair.
Animal welfare charity appoints four leading UK vets and scientists as trustees
02 Jan 2020 | Animal welfare
Four of the UK’s leading veterinary surgeons and animal welfare scientists have been appointed to the board of trustees of the AWF, the vet-led charity announced today.
Vets' top tips to keep pets calm on New Year’s Eve
27 Dec 2019
Out with the old and in with the new! New Year’s Eve is traditionally a time to wrap up the year by celebrating with friends and family. Although it is often an evening of fun, frolics and fireworks for us, it can be a time of anxiety and distress for our pets.
Queen’s Speech: Government must keep animal health and welfare on the agenda, say vets
19 Dec 2019 | Animal health
We welcome the strong commitment to introducing legislation to recognise animal sentience and are calling on the government to keep animal welfare high on the agenda during the next Parliament
Standing on her shoulders: BVA celebrates centenary of women entering the veterinary profession
19 Dec 2019 | Political
We're celebrating 100 years since an Act of Parliament allowed women onto the veterinary register.
BVA and BVPA respond to confirmed bird flu case in England
11 Dec 2019 | Animal health
Vets and poultry keepers are advised to remain vigilant about the health of their birds and report any suspected cases, following a confirmed case of H5 low pathogenicity avian influenza in England.
Eye on the pies! Vets warn pet owners to keep edible festive hazards out of paws’ reach
11 Dec 2019 | Animal health
Add pet-proofing to your Christmas to-do lists to avoid an unnecessary emergency trip to the vets over the festive period
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