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Vets call on Government to license unregulated canine breeding services to help clamp down on irresponsible dog breeding
06 Dec 2023
BVA and BSAVA have unveiled a joint policy position on canine breeding services.
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Adrian Chiles issues public apology to vets after BVA challenges ‘offensive’ and ‘damaging’ Guardian article
30 Nov 2023
Addressing vets directly, Chiles acknowledges the primary motivation for vets is a love of, and desire to care for, animals.
BVA statement on the Bluetongue cases in Kent
28 Nov 2023
The statement follows confirmation of several cases of BTV-3 in cattle in Kent.
New strain of swine flu detected in person in the UK
28 Nov 2023
The British Veterinary Association has responded after a new strain of swine flu was detected in a person in the UK.
Vets fear they could lose ability to treat infections due to antibiotic resistance, survey shows
24 Nov 2023
BVA issues top tips on responsible antibiotic use as new figures show that only 35% of vets feel that clients are aware of antimicrobial resistance.
BVA issues letter to Government outlining ongoing XL Bully ban concerns
23 Nov 2023
We’ve written to the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) to outline our concerns regarding the impact the forthcoming ban on XL Bully dogs will have on the veterinary profession as part of our ongoing engagement with Government on this issue on behalf of our members and the wider veterinary professions.
BVA challenges the Guardian on deeply ‘offensive’ and ‘damaging’ characterisation of vets
23 Nov 2023
Following the recent publication of an article by Adrian Chiles in the Guardian which attempts to undermine the integrity of both the veterinary profession and questions the motives of hard-working vet teams, BVA’s President Anna Judson has written to the Editor of the Guardian Media Group to express her serious concerns.
British Veterinary Association’s Young Vet of the Year 2023 unveiled
17 Nov 2023
A commercial poultry and gamebird vet is named the British Veterinary Association’s Young (BVA) Vet of the Year 2023. Dr Henry Lamb secures the title in recognition of his outstanding work tackling Bird Flu (avian influenza), as the outbreak of this devastating disease spread across the country this summer.
First BVA Wellbeing Awards winners revealed
17 Nov 2023
Blue Cross Merton Hospital, Inglis Vets in Dunfermline and the Food Standards Agency have been revealed as the first winners of the inaugural British Veterinary Association (BVA) Wellbeing Awards, which recognise outstanding veterinary workplaces.
New strain of feline coronavirus identified in the UK
14 Nov 2023
BVA issues statement following a new strain of feline coronavirus detected in a cat imported into the UK.
London Vet Show: Experts to unpick complexities of ‘dangerous dogs’ debate
13 Nov 2023
BVA is inviting the veterinary profession to discuss the issue of ‘dangerous dogs’ and the likely long-term effectiveness of breed specific legislation at BVA Congress this week.
BVA responds as new Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs appointed
13 Nov 2023
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has appointed Rt Hon Steve Barclay MP as Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs following today’s Cabinet reshuffle.
London Vet Show: Expert panel to discuss dog neutering pros and cons at BVA Congress
07 Nov 2023
The BVA Congress session will explore the latest research into the science of neutering and its impact on dog health and welfare.
British Veterinary Association responds to The King’s Speech
07 Nov 2023
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has issued a statement in response to The King’s Speech at the State Opening of Parliament, in which he sets out the Government’s forthcoming parliamentary priorities.
London Vet Show: What are the veterinary profession's challenges and responsibilities to animal athletes?
06 Nov 2023
As new statistics reveal that 81% of vets think the profession should play a greater part in developing and delivering welfare improvements for animals used in sport, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) is encouraging vets to join the debate on animals used in in competitive sport at BVA Congress at this year’s London Vet Show.
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