In response to reports that Defra will retain existing statutory animal welfare codes, BVA President Sean Wensley commented: 

The third networking event for women working in the UK meat industry will take place at Ironmonger’s Hall in London on May 25.

The economic role of red meat exports has taken centre stage in a film produced by AHDB Beef & Lamb.

Expert advice on all aspects of sheep lameness is now available at the touch of a button thanks to a new video series from AHDB Beef & Lamb.

Ahead of next month’s national elections (5 May), the British Veterinary Association (BVA) and BVA’s Northern Ireland, Scottish and Welsh Branches have launched three manifestos urging incoming parliamentarians to take action on animal health and welfare under a One Health agenda for government.

With the news that Conservative ministers are planning to replace statutory animal welfare codes in farms with ‘industry-led guidance,’ the British Veterinary Association demands reassurance that such guidance will be drawn from a wide range of expertises.

AHDB Beef & Lamb is to launch a programme of activity to highlight the importance of the Halal sector to the industry. 

Children from Bellsquarry Primary School in Livingston have added a splash of colour to the beehive sculpture in their local community orchard, thanks to the Woodland Trust Scotland and players of People’s Postcode Lottery.

Responding to the Scottish government’s recently-published animal health and welfare in the livestock industry: strategy 2016 to 2021, President of BVA Scottish Branch Grace Webster said:

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has produced new guidance for both veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses on the compulsory microchipping regulations for dogs, which will come into force in England, Scotland and Wales next month.

Poland has the potential to become a major export market for Quality Standard Mark (QSM) lamb, according to AHDB Beef & Lamb.

UK dog owners are being warned to keep Easter treats away from pets after figures released today by the British Veterinary Association (BVA) revealed that almost half of vets (45%) treated at least one case of chocolate poisoning last Easter.