11 Nov 2020 | Animal health
BVA has welcomed news that today (11 November), the UK Agriculture Bill has become law, after over 100 hours of parliamentary scrutiny. An agricultural transition period will begin in 2021, marking a break away from the EU Common Agricultural Policy and farmers will have a seven-year transition period, with more details due to be announced in late November.
01 Nov 2020 | Animal health
BVA has welcomed today’s (Sunday 1st November) announcement by Government that it will strengthen the remit of the Trade and Agriculture Commission, an important step that has been welcomed by the National Farmers’ Union (NFU), the veterinary profession and animal welfare organisations.
12 Oct 2020 | Animal health
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has responded tonight (12 October 2020) after a crucial clause that imposes a requirement for agricultural and food imports to the UK to meet domestic standards was voted down in the House of Commons as part of the passage of the Agriculture Bill.
29 Jun 2020 | Animal health
BVA has welcomed the announcement from Trade Secretary Liz Truss that a new Trade and Agriculture Commission will be established.
19 May 2020 | Animal health
As temperatures soar across the country, vets are reminding pet owners not to leave their dogs in a car even for a short time
05 May 2020 | Animal health
Vets have welcomed the relaxing of bovine TB testing requirements for calves under 180 days old in England, Wales and Northern Ireland in order to allow more herd tests to be completed safely
08 Apr 2020 | Animal health
The British Veterinary Association has clarified its position in light of a report on the BBC news website relating to cats and coronavirus
25 Mar 2020 | Animal health
The UK’s best-loved national pet charities and experts join forces to offer advice to help owners care for their animals and each other.
05 Mar 2020 | Animal health
We have welcomed Defra’s response to the recommendations set out by the 2018 Godfray Review as a significant step in the right direction in the fight against bovine tuberculosis (bTB) in England.
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.
08 Feb 2020 | Animal health
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.
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.
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.
16 Jan 2020 | Animal health
The British Veterinary Association has responded to today’s introduction of the Agriculture Bill.
15 Jan 2020 | Animal health
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.
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