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MPs recognise critical vet shortages as end of transition looms
22 Dec 2020 | Political
BVA has welcomed a new report from MPs that highlights serious concerns about veterinary capacity in light of Brexit.
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Veterinary input vital as Agriculture Act comes into law, says BVA
11 Nov 2020 | Political
BVA has welcomed news that today (11 November), the UK Agriculture Bill has become law, after over 100 hours of parliamentary scrutiny. An agricultural transition period will begin in 2021, marking a break away from the EU Common Agricultural Policy and farmers will have a seven-year transition period, with more details due to be announced in late November.
Vets lament ‘severe blow for animal welfare’ as MPs vote against Agriculture Bill amendment on import standards
12 Oct 2020 | Political
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.
Vets call for urgent clarity on post-Brexit pet travel
13 Jul 2020 | Political
The UK’s largest membership body for the veterinary profession is calling on the government to set out changes to pet travel rules as soon as possible to help vets manage demand from pet owners
New immigration rules leave a big question mark for vets, says BVA
19 Feb 2020 | Political
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.
OFC2020: Vets welcome commitment to UK farm animal welfare by Environment Secretary
08 Jan 2020 | Political
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.
Queen’s Speech: Government must keep animal health and welfare on the agenda, say vets
19 Dec 2019 | Political
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
Standing on her shoulders: BVA celebrates centenary of women entering the veterinary profession
19 Dec 2019 | Political
We're celebrating 100 years since an Act of Parliament allowed women onto the veterinary register.
Become the voice of the veterinary profession for your region
18 Nov 2019 | Political
We are seeking nominations for seven new regional representatives to speak for vets from those regions and represent their views to BVA Council in order to shape BVA's strategy and policy development.
Sentience and veterinary workforce must top Theresa Villiers’ to-do list, say vets
25 Jul 2019 | Political
BVA has welcomed Theresa Villiers’ appointment as new Defra Secretary of State and is seeking an early meeting with her to brief her on some of the most pressing animal health and welfare and public issues she needs to tackle.
Vets’ reinstatement to Shortage Occupation List a resounding win for the profession, says BVA
25 Jul 2019 | Political
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”.
Expert speakers to go ‘behind the headlines’ at BVA Congress
12 Jul 2019 | Political
An exciting range of veterinary scientists and experts will take to the stage at this year’s BVA Congress at the London Vet Show and go behind the headlines on some of the veterinary profession’s biggest challenges and most talked about issues.
US professor urges UK not to dilute animal welfare standards in post-Brexit trade deals
13 Jun 2019 | Political
An eminent American professor of large animal medicine has warned the UK not to dilute its high animal welfare standards for future trade deals with the US
Scottish veterinary community must work together in challenging times ahead, says BVA President
22 May 2019 | Political
BVA President Simon Doherty hailed the reach and influence of Scottish vets and said that the profession must work together to navigate the unpredictable times ahead in his speech at BVA’s annual Scottish Dinner.
BVA welcomes One Health emphasis in Northern Ireland’s new AMR action plan
17 May 2019 | Political
BVA has welcomed Northern Ireland’s One Health approach towards fighting antimicrobial resistance in its new five-year action plan
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