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Articles tagged with: Animal health
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Environment
By British Veterinary Association
Recommendations for tightening fireworks regulations in Scotland spark joy for animal welfare, vets say
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed recommendations set out by the Scottish Government’s Fireworks Review Group yesterday (3 November) as a positive step for animal health and welfare in Scotland.
We can't let animal welfare fall by the wayside again
Environment
By Luke Pollard MP
We can't let animal welfare fall by the wayside again
The government must stop the delays and ensure there’s sufficient legislative time to bring stronger sentences to protect animals from cruelty into law.
How can we keep our veterinary workforce healthy? Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
How can we keep our veterinary workforce healthy?
With the coronavirus pandemic already creating immense challenges for veterinary working practices and now with Brexit on the horizon and winter approaching, James Russell, the new President of the British Veterinary Association, speaks about his plans for his Presidency.
The dogs beating loneliness one woof at a time Partner content
Communities
By The National Lottery
The dogs beating loneliness one woof at a time
Thanks to funding from the National Lottery, Wag & Company are providing elderly dog lovers with a dose of canine company in their own homes, in care homes and in hospitals.
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Environment
By British Veterinary Association
Vets lament ‘severe blow for animal welfare’ as MPs vote against Agriculture Bill amendment on import standards
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.
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Health
By British Veterinary Association
Vets issue warning for dog owners following warm weather surge in toxic blue green algae reports
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is urging pet owners to take extra precautions when walking their dogs in the vicinity of water bodies, after a spike in reports of toxic blue green algae in several locations across the UK this summer.
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Health
By British Veterinary Association
Government recognises test and trace challenge for vet practices in England
Public Health England has issued advice on test and trace in recognition of the potential impact on veterinary practices, following lobbying by the British Veterinary Association (BVA).
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Coronavirus
By Blue Cross
Blue Cross supports the call for theft of a pet to be made a specific crime
Blue Cross calls on the Government to take action to ensure pet theft is recognised as a very serious and unique offence.
Coronavirus adds a new urgency to calls for a ban on the sale of fur
Coronavirus
By Maria Eagle MP
Coronavirus adds a new urgency to calls for a ban on the sale of fur
The Government must end our association with fur-producing nations, not only for our moral standing, but for the protection of our health too.
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Health
By British Veterinary Association
BVA Live to launch at the NEC in Birmingham
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) have partnered to announce the launch of a major new conference and exhibition for the veterinary profession: BVA Live.
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Environment
By British Veterinary Association
Vets apply behavioural science to tackle bovine TB in new report
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has set out a comprehensive approach to tackling bovine tuberculosis (bTB) across the UK, drawing on behavioural science and proposing 35 wide-ranging recommendations.
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Health
By British Veterinary Association
Government must rethink balance on new Trade Commission, say vets
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has written to International Trade Secretary Liz Truss to raise serious concerns over the balance of expertise on the new Trade and Agriculture Commission, pointing to the fact that only one member of the 16-strong group is a veterinary surgeon.
Are the Tories unaware of the increase in animal cruelty over the lockdown, or do they just not care?
Coronavirus
By Luke Pollard MP
Are the Tories unaware of the increase in animal cruelty over the lockdown, or do they just not care?
There is a Private Members Bill in Parliament to raise sentences for people convicted of animal cruelty. It has cross-party support. All George Eustice has to do is bring it forward, and MPs will swiftly pass it so it becomes law.
Environment
By Blue Cross
Blue Cross welcomes stricter animal cruelty sentences and asks when will England and Wales follow suit?
Blue Cross today welcomes the strengthening of sentencing for animal cruelty crimes in Scotland to five years.
In the House of Lords, the Agriculture Bill is creating rebellion and dissent on a large scale
Environment
By Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb
In the House of Lords, the Agriculture Bill is creating rebellion and dissent on a large scale
The Conservative manifesto was clear on maintaining existing standards and that greenlights a rebellion by peers.
Coronavirus should accelerate action on animal cruelty - not delay it further
Coronavirus
By Luke Pollard MP
Coronavirus should accelerate action on animal cruelty - not delay it further
Increasing prison sentences for animal cruelty from six months to five years could save the lives of animals and prevent unspeakable suffering.
Environment
By Blue Cross
National pet charity Blue Cross comment on death of Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury's puppy Mr Chai
The current laws do not go far enough to protect pets and people.
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
Vets and animal welfare charities issue Dogs Die in Hot Cars reminder as temperatures soar across England
With the Government easing some driving restrictions and a heatwave sweeping across England ahead of the Bank Holiday, vets are reminding pet owners not to leave their dogs in a car even for a short time.
Coronavirus has highlighted our food insecurity: the Agriculture Bill must not compromise standards
Coronavirus
By Daniel Zeichner MP
Coronavirus has highlighted our food insecurity: the Agriculture Bill must not compromise standards
The Government claims it won't compromise the UK’s food standards. So why has it refused to put that promise into the Agriculture Bill?
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Coronavirus
By British Veterinary Association
Vets urge government to relieve struggling practices of business rates burden
The UK’s largest membership body for the veterinary profession is warning that many practices may not survive unless the Government grants them access to business rates relief and other financial support for businesses affected by Covid-19.
Vegan law is the most effective way to save lives, prevent future pandemics and mitigate global warming Partner content
Coronavirus
By Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association (SMCHIA)
Vegan law is the most effective way to save lives, prevent future pandemics and mitigate global warming
Vegan Law means banning all animal related industries and divert all subsidies to plant-based agriculture & the manufacturing of plant-based food, and educate everybody on WHY it’s essential. We truly appreciate your valuable time in reading this urgent message from Supreme Master Ching Hai.
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
Keep pets from avoidable chocolate emergencies over lockdown Easter, urge vets
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is advising pet owners to be extra careful and keep chocolate eggs and other sweet treats well out of reach of inquisitive pets to avoid an emergency trip to the vets over the Easter holidays.