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No mixed messages on animal welfare: Vets respond to introduction of Agriculture Bill
16 Jan 2020 | Animal health
The British Veterinary Association has responded to today’s introduction of the Agriculture Bill.
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#ItTakesTwo: Companionship in rabbits is key to their welfare, says vets
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.
OFC2020: Vets welcome commitment to UK farm animal welfare by Environment Secretary
08 Jan 2020 | Animal health
The British Veterinary Association welcomes the Environment Secretary’s commitment to recognising animal welfare as a public good as well as a pledge to maintain and enhance UK standards as new trade deals are negotiated, after Brexit.
Queen’s Speech: Government must keep animal health and welfare on the agenda, say vets
19 Dec 2019 | Animal health
We welcome the strong commitment to introducing legislation to recognise animal sentience and are calling on the government to keep animal welfare high on the agenda during the next Parliament
Eye on the pies! Vets warn pet owners to keep edible festive hazards out of paws’ reach
11 Dec 2019 | Animal health
Add pet-proofing to your Christmas to-do lists to avoid an unnecessary emergency trip to the vets over the festive period
BVA and BVPA respond to confirmed bird flu case in England
11 Dec 2019 | Animal health
Vets and poultry keepers are advised to remain vigilant about the health of their birds and report any suspected cases, following a confirmed case of H5 low pathogenicity avian influenza in England.
Health testing discount for Scottish dog breeders who support new puppy scheme
06 Nov 2019 | Animal health
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).
Vets put high welfare veal back on the table to help reduce surplus male production animals
09 Oct 2019 | Animal health
Our new joint position says that putting high welfare, UK veal and goat’s meat back onto the table could help reduce the regular killing of unwanted male animals on farms.
Sentience and veterinary workforce must top Theresa Villiers’ to-do list, say vets
25 Jul 2019 | Animal health
BVA has welcomed Theresa Villiers’ appointment as new Defra Secretary of State and is seeking an early meeting with her to brief her on some of the most pressing animal health and welfare and public issues she needs to tackle.
Vets’ reinstatement to Shortage Occupation List a resounding win for the profession, says BVA
25 Jul 2019 | Animal health
BVA has today hailed the Home Office’s announcement accepting the Migration Advisory Committee’s recommendation for vets to be reinstated on the Shortage Occupation List as a “huge win for animal welfare and a resounding vote of confidence in the veterinary community”.
BVA welcomes Welsh Government plan to address antimicrobial resistance
24 Jul 2019 | Animal health
BVA has welcomed the collaborative, One Health principle underpinning Wales’ new 5-year implementation plan to address antimicrobial resistance in animals and the environment.
Expert speakers to go ‘behind the headlines’ at BVA Congress
12 Jul 2019 | Animal health
An exciting range of veterinary scientists and experts will take to the stage at this year’s BVA Congress at the London Vet Show and go behind the headlines on some of the veterinary profession’s biggest challenges and most talked about issues.
Vets issue handy checklist for bug-free summer travels abroad with your pet
03 Jul 2019 | Animal health
As holidaymakers across the UK start preparations for summer getaways, the British BVA is urging jet-setting pet owners to take steps now to make sure their pets don’t pick up worms, ticks and other parasites on holidays abroad.
Pioneering scientist with ‘unique window’ into minds of animals to headline BVA Congress
24 Jun 2019 | Animal health
The pioneering American animal welfare scientist, bestselling author and autism spokesperson Dr Temple Grandin will share her unique insights into animal welfare within livestock handling facilities and the benefits of good stockmanship at the 52nd Wooldridge Memorial Lecture at BVA Congress during this year’s London Vet Show
US professor urges UK not to dilute animal welfare standards in post-Brexit trade deals
13 Jun 2019 | Animal health
An eminent American professor of large animal medicine has warned the UK not to dilute its high animal welfare standards for future trade deals with the US
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