12 Oct 2020 | Pigs
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 | Pigs
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.
16 Jan 2020 | Pigs
The British Veterinary Association has responded to today’s introduction of the Agriculture Bill.
08 Jan 2020 | Pigs
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.
25 Jul 2019 | Pigs
BVA has today hailed the Home Office’s announcement accepting the Migration Advisory Committee’s recommendation for vets to be reinstated on the Shortage Occupation List as a “huge win for animal welfare and a resounding vote of confidence in the veterinary community”.
24 Jul 2019 | Pigs
BVA has welcomed the collaborative, One Health principle underpinning Wales’ new 5-year implementation plan to address antimicrobial resistance in animals and the environment.
24 Jun 2019 | Pigs
The pioneering American animal welfare scientist, bestselling author and autism spokesperson Dr Temple Grandin will share her unique insights into animal welfare within livestock handling facilities and the benefits of good stockmanship at the 52nd Wooldridge Memorial Lecture at BVA Congress during this year’s London Vet Show
17 May 2019 | Pigs
BVA has welcomed Northern Ireland’s One Health approach towards fighting antimicrobial resistance in its new five-year action plan
12 Feb 2019 | Pigs
With an increasing political appetite to make improvements to live animal transport, the UK’s leading veterinary association is urging the government to put welfare at the heart of any decision-making with regards to moving livestock inside and out of the UK.
05 Feb 2019 | Pigs
The annual AWF Discussion Forum will return this year with an exciting new debate format and expert speakers who will discuss the welfare of UK’s farmed animals and exotic species in captivity
24 Jan 2019 | Pigs
BVA has welcomed the Government’s continued commitment to containing and controlling antimicrobial resistance in animals, humans, the environment, and food chain by 2040 through a global, One Health and evidence-based approach
19 Dec 2018 | Pigs
Veterinary surgeons must be included in government plans to scrap the cap on skilled workers from the EU and elsewhere, says BVA
15 Nov 2018 | Pigs
BVA and Veterinary Medicines Directorate are highlighting that vets should continue to exercise their professional judgement when prescribing antibiotics under the cascade to minimise the risk of development of antimicrobial resistance
15 Nov 2018 | Pigs
BVA has issued seven tips to help pet owners and livestock keepers use antibiotics responsibly
18 Sep 2018 | Pigs
Two companion animal vets clinch top spots in their respective categories in the third annual BVA Veterinary Photographer of the Year competition.
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