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Nominations open for BVA Junior Vice President 2020/2021
03 Dec 2019
We have opened nominations for the 2020/21 Junior Vice President, with all BVA veterinary surgeon members invited to self-nominate or nominate a fellow member
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BVA launches flowchart to help vets report suspected illegal pet import cases in England
29 Nov 2019
We have launched a handy compliance flowchart designed to help vets in England know when and how to report suspected cases of illegal pet imports to relevant authorities
British Veterinary Association praises NI vets for being strong and supportive ahead of Brexit
27 Nov 2019
BVA President Daniella Dos Santos has championed the vital work of vets in Northern Ireland and praised the profession for getting as prepared as possible for the challenges and opportunities presented by Brexit.
Become the voice of the veterinary profession for your region
18 Nov 2019 | The veterinary profession
We are seeking nominations for seven new regional representatives to speak for vets from those regions and represent their views to BVA Council in order to shape BVA's strategy and policy development.
Farm animal champion wins 2019 Young Vet of the Year award
15 Nov 2019
Farm vet Emily Craven secured top spot in BVA's inaugural Young Vet of the Year Award supported by Zoetis.
Why vets won’t be watching ‘I’m a Celebrity… Get me Out of Here!’
13 Nov 2019 | Exotics
Vets say that they will be switching over their TV channels over from ITV’s ‘I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here’ due to serious, ongoing concerns around the welfare of animals used in tasks on the show.
BVA Congress 2019 Hot Topic announced
07 Nov 2019 | Ethics and welfare
Our BVA Congress Hot Topic session at London Vet Show will be ‘Why should we care about under our care? In conversation with the RCVS’.
Health testing discount for Scottish dog breeders who support new puppy scheme
06 Nov 2019 | Companion animals
The Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA) has launched its Assured Puppy Breeder Scheme and breeders in Scotland who engage with the scheme can benefit from a discount on pre-breeding health checks from the Canine Health Schemes (CHS).
Sick as a dog: presenteeism is a problem in the vet profession, says BVA
05 Nov 2019
Nearly two thirds of vets (63%) worked when they didn’t feel well enough in the last year, according to new figures. We are warning the profession that the problem of ‘presenteeism’ could have a longer-term impact on vets’ wellbeing.
Vets launch 10 pledges for General Election manifestos
04 Nov 2019
Brexit, workforce, and animal welfare top the list of 10 pledges that we're calling on all political parties to include in their manifestos for the upcoming General Election.
Vets central to the One Health agenda
01 Nov 2019
A new report (published today, 1 November) highlights that vets have an integral part to play in the One Health agenda, which brings together experts from human and animal medicine alongside environmental organisations to tackle pressing global issues.
Vets hail ‘impressive’ four-year reduction in antibiotic sales
29 Oct 2019
We welcome findings from the 2018 UK Veterinary Antibiotic Resistance and Sales Surveillance Report, published today by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate.
BVA responds to supplementary guidance on veterinary certification in case of a no-deal Brexit
24 Oct 2019
We have responded following the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons’ (RCVS) announcement that it has prepared time-limited supplementary guidance on export health certification in case of a no-deal Brexit.
BVA urges vet diligence when signing consent forms for treatment
17 Oct 2019
We are encouraging vets to familiarise themselves with the work of allied professionals and make sure they are properly regulated before signing consent forms for the treatment of animals under their care
AWF invites applications for student animal welfare research grants
14 Oct 2019
The Animal Welfare Foundation is inviting applications for the 2019 AWF Student Grant Scheme for innovative research projects designed to impact animal welfare.
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