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Leading animal welfare charity announces desk-based research grants
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
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Vets and animal welfare charities issue Dogs Die in Hot Cars reminder as temperatures soar across England
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
BVA statement on cats and Covid-19
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
Comfort in crisis: Leading animal organisations unite to support pets and owners through Coronavirus (COVID-19)
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.
Vets welcome ‘significant’ step in the right direction in fight against Bovine TB in England
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.
Tipping the scales: Pet snakes pile on the pounds due to diet and lack of space, say vets
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.
New immigration rules leave a big question mark for vets, says BVA
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.
The UK’s pet rabbits are lonely hearts looking for companionship, say vets
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.
Vets issue urgent pet safety advice as cold snap hits UK
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.
No mixed messages on animal welfare: Vets respond to introduction of Agriculture Bill
16 Jan 2020 | Animal welfare
The British Veterinary Association has responded to today’s introduction of the Agriculture Bill.
#ItTakesTwo: Companionship in rabbits is key to their welfare, say vets
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.
OFC2020: Vets welcome commitment to UK farm animal welfare by Environment Secretary
08 Jan 2020 | Animal welfare
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.
Animal welfare charity appoints four leading UK vets and scientists as trustees
02 Jan 2020 | Animal welfare
Four of the UK’s leading veterinary surgeons and animal welfare scientists have been appointed to the board of trustees of the AWF, the vet-led charity announced today.
Queen’s Speech: Government must keep animal health and welfare on the agenda, say vets
19 Dec 2019 | Animal welfare
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
BVA and BVPA respond to confirmed bird flu case in England
11 Dec 2019 | Animal welfare
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.
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