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British Veterinary Association responds to CMA’s potential ‘remedies’ as UK veterinary services investigation continues
01 May 2025
BVA has responded to the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) potential remedies working paper published today, which outlines a draft package of measures following its 18-month investigation into the UK veterinary services market for household pets.
Perthshire vet elected British Veterinary Association Scottish Branch President
01 May 2025
Vivienne Mackinnon succeeds Gareth Hateley as the new BVA Scottish Branch President.
BVA calls for ban on ‘controversial’ crates that confine pigs before and after giving birth
30 Apr 2025
New joint policy position on the use of farrowing crates published with the Pig Veterinary Society alongside new statistics highlighting concerns from UK vets around their impact on pig welfare
BVA Animal Welfare Strategy: a decade of welfare wins, as new priorities unveiled
24 Apr 2025
BVA's new report outlines significant achievements in improving animal welfare since 2016 as a result of its policymaking, campaigning and lobbying work, and sets out six new areas for future action.
BVA Live 2025 programme line-up unveiled
23 Apr 2025
This year's programme offers an exciting line-up of veterinary speakers, panellists and experts across a range of clinical and non-clinical topics.
First veterinary practice awarded Gold accreditation through Great Workplaces by BVA scheme
22 Apr 2025
Swadlincote Veterinary Centre in Derbyshire has become the first veterinary workplace to successfully secure Gold accreditation through the Great Workplaces by BVA accreditation scheme.
BVA responds to BBC investigation into vet fees
15 Apr 2025
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has responded to a BBC investigation into the rise of corporate ownership of vet practices and its impact on vet fees and income generation.
Avoid emergency vet visits this Easter by keeping ‘toxic’ traditional treats away from pets
04 Apr 2025
BVA is warning pet owners that goodies like chocolate eggs and hot cross buns can be toxic for pets.
1 in 5 UK vets report seeing illegally imported puppies last year, as BVA calls on Government to act
02 Apr 2025
BVA is supporting vet and MP Danny Chambers' Puppy Smuggling Bill.
BVA launches new redundancy guide to support members
31 Mar 2025
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has launched a new guide to support members who find themselves at risk of redundancy.
BVA says CMA is listening but raises concerns about unintended consequences
21 Mar 2025
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has published its full joint response to five ‘working papers’ published by the Competition and Markets Authority in February which outline the CMA’s current assessment and emerging views as it continues its Market Investigation into UK veterinary services for household pets.
BVA calls for meeting with Cambridge University over future of vet school
05 Mar 2025
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has called for an urgent meeting with Cambridge University’s General Board to discuss the future of its veterinary school.
BVA outlines proposals for EU-UK vet agreement and solutions to secure vet medicines access in Northern Ireland
03 Mar 2025
British Veterinary Association publishes two new policy positions to reduce post-Brexit trade friction, reduce risk of imported disease and protect animal health and welfare
BVA Northern Ireland and North of Ireland Veterinary Association elect new president
28 Feb 2025
BVA Northern Ireland and North of Ireland Veterinary Association have elected a new president as pressure mounts around future access to veterinary medicines
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