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Consider all options before castrating young rams, say vets
26 Feb 2020
To help improve animal welfare standards for sheep, leading vets recommend that castration of ram lambs should only be carried out when there are no suitable alternatives available and that a close working relationship between vets and farmers is key in decision making on procedures such as castration and tail docking.
BVA rolls out suite of resources to help vets across the UK report suspected illegal pet import cases
26 Feb 2020
After the successful launch of resources for vets in England last year, we have rolled out UK-wide compliance flowcharts and guidance documents that outline what vets in England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland should consider if they wish to report a case of illegal pet importation
Part-time work wanted as nearly half of vet students say they can’t make ends meet
24 Feb 2020
Part-time work for veterinary students is on the rise as almost half (46%) say that they have less money than they need to live on, according to new data from the latest BVA and AVS Survey 2019.
Veterinary leaders issue rallying call for colleagues to #BeKind
21 Feb 2020 | The veterinary profession
Officers and senior staff of the leading veterinary and nursing bodies have published an open letter to colleagues decrying the use of “derogatory and offensive language” used in online vet forums.
New immigration rules leave a big question mark for vets, says BVA
19 Feb 2020 | Animal health
New immigration rules announced today are a mixed bag for the veterinary profession and leave a big question mark over how the profession will recruit and retain the workforce it needs, according to the British Veterinary Association.
New president steps up to take on dual BVA NI and NIVA role
13 Feb 2020
The Northern Ireland Branch of the British Veterinary Association and the North of Ireland Veterinary Association (NIVA) have jointly welcomed a new President during their shared annual general meeting, held at the Dunadry Hotel in Antrim, last night.
Vets warn of ‘surge in demand’ for certification services after Michael Gove confirms requirement for post-Brexit import checks
11 Feb 2020
BVA has responded today to Michael Gove’s suggestion that border checks will be required for imported goods coming into the UK from the end of 2020.
The UK’s pet rabbits are lonely hearts looking for companionship, say vets
08 Feb 2020 | Animal welfare
Nearly half (42%) of the pet rabbits that vets see in the UK spend their life alone, despite evidence showing that they are healthier and happier when housed with a suitable companion.
Vets issue advice following widespread reports of dogs struck by vomiting bug
07 Feb 2020
Vets as well as owners have reported cases of dogs being struck by a vomiting bug, with symptoms including more frequent vomiting than is usually seen in canine gastroenteritis cases
Work with us to keep workforce capacity and welfare standards high in post-Brexit UK, vets urge Government
04 Feb 2020
BVA President Daniella Dos Santos tonight called on the government to work with the veterinary profession to ensure that workforce capacity meets demand and animal health and welfare standards remain high in the post-Brexit UK.
The European veterinary profession remains united
31 Jan 2020
A joint statement from BVA, FVE and RCVS to mark the departure of the UK from the European Union later today.
Vets issue urgent pet safety advice as cold snap hits UK
28 Jan 2020 | Animal health
Pet owners should take extra precautions to ensure dogs, cats and other small pets are kept safe from hidden and potentially fatal hazards as temperatures plummet
Voting opens for new BVA Regional Representatives
21 Jan 2020
We've opened elections for three new regional representatives to speak for vets in their area and represent their views to BVA’s Council.
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.
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