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Going too far? Overtreatment in veterinary medicine on the agenda at BVA Live
29 May 2026
Overtreatment will be among the hot topics in the Interactive Zone at BVA Live.
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BVA Young Vet of the Year 2026 finalists unveiled
26 May 2026
We are proud to name the finalists of several of our Awards ahead of the BVA Awards dinner in June.
CMA next steps: BVA publishes practical resources to help vet teams get ready and compliant with upcoming changes
23 May 2026
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has created a range of practical resources to help vets and vet practices get ready for the new Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) measures for vet businesses that come into force later this year.
Vets warn dog owners of fatal risks of walks during scorching Bank Holiday weather
21 May 2026
As temperatures soar this Bank Holiday weekend, BVA has issued advice to help dog owners keep pets safe in the heat.
BVA responds to new report on harassment and abuse in English higher education
08 May 2026
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has responded to a new report by the Office for Students (OfS) which reveals that one quarter (29 per cent) of veterinary sciences students have reported experiencing sexual assault/violence, compared with 14.1 per cent across the entire student population.
British Veterinary Association calls for an end to all cages for laying hens
29 Apr 2026
BVA also calls for ban on the importation of eggs, as well as liquid and powdered eggs, from caged systems in use in other countries.
Heading to the polls in May? Find out which political parties are prioritising animal welfare and veterinary workforce issues
24 Apr 2026
Our toolkits for voters in Wales and Scotland show how various political party manifestos align with BVA's priority campaign issues.
BVA publishes guidance on navigating new overseas vet recruitment rules
22 Apr 2026
The new resource guides vets and veterinary employers on the latest Home Office rules on the Skilled Worker Visa pathway.
Loophole closed on GB residents using EU-issued pet passports
22 Apr 2026
Changes to non-commercial pet travel to the EU come into force today.
Rewilding, welfare standards and pet ownership top the agenda at this year’s Animal Welfare Foundation Discussion Forum
21 Apr 2026
The uneasy realities of wildlife rehabilitation, what responsible pet ownership really means and why acceptable welfare standards differ so starkly across species are all topics set to be debated at this year’s highly anticipated Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF) Discussion Forum.
£80K funding available from the Animal Welfare Foundation for research projects thanks to legacy donations
14 Apr 2026
The Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF), the British Veterinary Association’s charity, is calling for veterinary professionals and researchers to bid for up to £80,000 to fund research-led projects that will deliver practical solutions to the UK’s most pressing animal welfare issues.
BVA supports UK Government’s legislative reform proposals but raises concerns about governance
25 Mar 2026
BVA has submitted its response to Defra's consultation on reform of the Veterinary Surgeons Act.
British Veterinary Association responds to Competition and Markets Authority final measures following investigation into UK vet services
24 Mar 2026
The British Veterinary Association (BVA), which represents more than 19,000 individual vets across the UK, welcomes the majority of the measures, particularly those designed to improve transparency and consumer choice, outlined by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) as it publishes its final decision following more than two years of investigation into the UK vet services market for household pets.
BVA Live 2026: programme line-up announced
10 Mar 2026
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has unveiled its programme for BVA Live 2026.
Be a good egg this Easter: Hide chocolate away from your pets, vets warn
09 Mar 2026
Vets are calling on pet owners to safely secure all chocolate treats and hot cross buns well out of reach of curious animals to avoid an emergency trip to the vets over the Easter weekend.
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