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Getting ready for fireworks season

01 Oct 2026

At this time of year, we know many of you working in practice start to see increasing cases linked to fireworks. So, ahead of Bonfire Night, Diwali and New Year’s Eve, we’re urging animal owners to take action now to protect pets, horses, livestock and wildlife from fireworks-related distress and injury.

BVA Awards 2027 opens for nominations Listing Image

BVA Awards 2027 opens for nominations

30 Sep 2026

The BVA Awards are back! Help us spotlight inspirational veterinary professionals and vet teams as we launch this year’s nominations.

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Celebrating inspirational BVA members making a difference

25 Sep 2026

BVA Day is a moment to celebrate what makes our community special: talented, committed veterinary professionals who give their time, expertise and passion to support each other, strengthen the profession, and improve animal health and welfare.

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Introducing our new President

24 Sep 2026

New BVA President Gwen Rees urges the profession to be prepared and united in tackling increasing national animal disease threats

CMA significantly changes client notice following BVA concerns Listing Image
Giving a voice to the veterinary profession Listing Image
Major changes to bluetongue testing and reporting in England Listing Image
BVA Annual Report: marking a ‘year of progress’ for the profession   Listing Image
BVA responds to CMA proposals for client notice about buying veterinary medicines online Listing Image
Case of classical Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) confirmed in Scotland Listing Image
BVA responds to closure of University of Cambridge Vet School’s farm unit  Listing Image
Vets urged to discuss vaccinations with farmers amidst concerning rise in Bluetongue cases Listing Image
BVA seeks clarification from Welsh Government on last minute changes to animal health scheme, requesting urgent meeting  Listing Image
New report calls to ban off the shelf and unchecked online sales of pet flea and tick treatments   Listing Image
CMA publishes more detail on order requirements Listing Image

CMA publishes more detail on order requirements

23 Jul 2026

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has opened a consultation and published more details on the new requirements which will come into force for vet business later this year.

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