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Keep chocolate out of reach of pets this Easter, vets warn
29 Mar 2021 | Animal health
Pet owners should keep sweet treats away from furry companions over the Easter weekend, to avoid chocolate poisoning, and an emergency trip to the vets.
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Vets welcome Trade and Agri report but ask Government how it will be applied to current trade negotiations
02 Mar 2021 | Animal health
BVA has welcomed the publication of the Trade and Agriculture Commission’s report which sets out recommendations for liberalising trade whilst safeguarding UK agriculture’s animal welfare and environmental standards.
Veterinary input vital as Agriculture Act comes into law, says BVA
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.
BVA welcomes important step for animal health and welfare as Government puts Trade and Agriculture Commission on legal footing
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.
Vets lament ‘severe blow for animal welfare’ as MPs vote against Agriculture Bill amendment on import standards
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.
Vets must be at the heart of new Trade and Agriculture Commission, says BVA
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.
Vets and animal welfare charities issue Dogs Die in Hot Cars reminder as temperatures soar across England
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
Vets welcome ‘pragmatic’ amendments to bovine TB testing during Covid-19 outbreak
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
BVA statement on cats and Covid-19
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
Comfort in crisis: Leading animal organisations unite to support pets and owners through Coronavirus (COVID-19)
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.
Vets welcome ‘significant’ step in the right direction in fight against Bovine TB in England
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.
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.
The UK’s pet rabbits are lonely hearts looking for companionship, say vets
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.
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.
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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