12 Oct 2020 | Animal welfare
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.
24 Aug 2020 | Animal welfare
In a comprehensive new policy, leading vets and other experts have recommended no fewer than 67 ways to improve the welfare of animals at slaughter in order to provide them with a life worth living and a humane death.
14 Jul 2020 | Animal welfare
Lockdown measures here in the UK have led many people to spend more time with their pets, at home. While the human benefits of having a companion animal have been well documented, recent research shows a gap in what we know about their needs.
29 Jun 2020 | Animal welfare
BVA has welcomed the announcement from Trade Secretary Liz Truss that a new Trade and Agriculture Commission will be established.
28 May 2020 | Animal welfare
The Animal Welfare Foundation has announced up to five grants for desk-based research on priority animal welfare issues in the UK
19 May 2020 | Animal welfare
As temperatures soar across the country, vets are reminding pet owners not to leave their dogs in a car even for a short time
08 Apr 2020 | Animal welfare
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 welfare
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 welfare
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.
03 Mar 2020 | Animal welfare
Pets suffering with too much weight is a problem that stretches beyond the four-legged kind as a leading vet reveals that obesity in snakes is a big issue and suggests that over feeding and lack of exercise are to blame.
19 Feb 2020 | Animal welfare
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 welfare
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 welfare
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.
16 Jan 2020 | Animal welfare
The British Veterinary Association has responded to today’s introduction of the Agriculture Bill.
15 Jan 2020 | Animal welfare
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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