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By British Veterinary Association
King’s Speech: BVA calls on new Government to deliver its manifesto commitments to animal welfare
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By British Veterinary Association
BVA calls on new Government to prioritise Veterinary Surgeons Act reform to enable it to deliver its manifesto commitments
How much harm is plastic waste doing to macaques? Partner content
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By Revolution Plastics Institute
How much harm is plastic waste doing to macaques?
New study aims to understand the effects of plastic waste on endangered monkeys
Addressing the veterinary workforce shortage Partner content
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By British Veterinary Association
Addressing the veterinary workforce shortage
The British Veterinary Association urges the UK government to lower the recently increased salary threshold for overseas vets, in the face of workforce shortages
BVA President: Reform of Veterinary Surgeons Act necessary to support profession in challenging times Partner content
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By British Veterinary Association
BVA President: Reform of Veterinary Surgeons Act necessary to support profession in challenging times
Speaking at the British Veterinary Association (BVA) annual Scottish Dinner in the Scottish Parliament yesterday (8 May), BVA President Dr. Anna Judson highlighted how vets in Scotland have shown resilience in the face of ongoing challenges to the profession. She also called for important legislative reforms for animal welfare and for futureproofing the veterinary professions.
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By British Veterinary Association
BVA Live: Hot topic debates for 2024 unveiled
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has unveiled the hot topic debates veterinary professionals can join in the unique BVA Live Interactive Zone this summer. The challenges to cultivating positive workplace cultures; the pros and cons of the CMA review on the profession and the discussion on the future of RCVS governance are among the issues up for discussion.
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By British Veterinary Association
‘Animal welfare, ethics and rights’ theme of the Animal Welfare Foundation’s 2024 Discussion Forum
The concepts of animal welfare, ethics and rights will form the theme of this year’s annual Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF) Discussion Forum, taking place on Monday 13 May at the Cavendish Conference Centre in London. The theme will run throughout the event programme and brings together experts from across fields of veterinary science, animal welfare science and law.
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By British Veterinary Association
BVA Live 2024 to focus on contextualised care
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has unveiled its programme for BVA Live 2024, taking place at the NEC in Birmingham on 6-7 June. This year’s event will have a particular focus on contextualised care throughout each stream; recognising that appropriate and proportionate care is tailored to the needs of both the animal and the client, and includes an understanding of the owner's finances, lifestyle, preferences, and their ability to provide suitable care.
Government Urged To Boost Support For Killing 'Menace' Grey Squirrels
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Government Urged To Boost Support For Killing "Menace" Grey Squirrels
A group of Tory MPs are calling on the government to increase the grants provided to landowners to trap and cull grey squirrels, and further support other methods of squirrel population control to protect the "precious" native red squirrel.
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By British Veterinary Association
British Veterinary Association responds to Government’s new food labelling proposals
New Government proposals for fairer food labelling to provide greater transparency around the origin and methods of production of food have been welcomed by the British Veterinary Association.
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By British Veterinary Association
New legislation regulating primate pets is ‘a step in the right direction’
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and the British Veterinary Zoological Society (BVZS) have said new regulations, which mean all primates in England will need to be kept in zoo-level standards - in effect banning the practice of keeping them as pets – are a ‘step in the right direction’.
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By British Veterinary Association
Crufts 2024: Vets reveal top questions to ask when buying a puppy to avoid unwanted health issues
Ahead of international dog show Crufts, the British Veterinary Association issues advice to prospective dog owners on how to buy a healthy puppy.
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By British Veterinary Association
British Veterinary Association launches new strategic plan with a theme of People, Animals and Planet
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has unveiled its latest three-year strategic plan setting out how it will deliver on its long-term goals and support the profession. It includes three new over-arching themes – People, Animals, Planet; a One Health approach, which has never been more pressing than in this time of climate emergency.
New President elected for BVA Northern Ireland Branch and North of Ireland Veterinary Association Partner content
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By British Veterinary Association
New President elected for BVA Northern Ireland Branch and North of Ireland Veterinary Association
The Northern Ireland Branch of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) and the North of Ireland Veterinary Association have jointly elected Dr. Sharon Verner as their new President.
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By British Veterinary Association
British Veterinary Association responds to UK Government’s commitment to securing Northern Ireland’s access to veterinary medicines
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the UK Government’s commitment to finding a permanent solution to the impending threat to Northern Ireland’s access to veterinary medicines as a result of the UK’s leaving the European Union. Today, the Government has established the new Veterinary Medicines Working Group, which will explore options to safeguard supply.
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By British Veterinary Association
UK borders wide open to imported dog diseases
Vets urge Government to introduce appropriate pre-import testing to close the door on serious imported dog diseases
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By British Veterinary Association
Veterinary organisations issue recommendations for vet teams on testing and management of Brucella canis cases
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is advising veterinary teams to consider all available clinical information alongside laboratory test results for Brucella canis and to individually risk assess cases when deciding on suitable treatment or euthanasia options for those dogs that test positive
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By British Veterinary Association
BVA Northern Ireland warns UK Parliament that NI faces a ‘public health emergency’ unless permanent access to vet medicines is secured
BVA NI president and two past presidents give oral evidence to a House of Lords Windsor Framework sub-committee on post-Brexit vet medicines access issue
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By British Veterinary Association
Vets call on Government to license unregulated dog fertility clinics to help clamp down on irresponsible breeding
British Veterinary Association and British Small Animal Veterinary Association urge crackdown on services linked to organised crime and unethical breeding of fashionable dog breeds
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By British Veterinary Association
British Veterinary Association issues statement in response to veterinary abuse by XL Bully campaign groups
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has been made aware of concerning reports of individual vets and veterinary practices receiving abusive and threatening messages and calls asking for their stance on euthanasing XL Bully dogs following the Government’s recent ban on the breed type.
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By British Veterinary Association
Keep pets safe during New Year fireworks, urge vets
As the nation sees in the New Year with celebratory fireworks, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) is advising owners on how to keep their pets safe during the celebrations.
“We need to build a profession that attracts and holds on to our people,” says new BVA President Anna Judson Partner content
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By British Veterinary Association
“We need to build a profession that attracts and holds on to our people,” says new BVA President Anna Judson
Dr Anna Judson was appointed as President of the British Veterinary Association in September. With a busy year ahead, she talked to PoliticsHome about the need for veterinary legislative reform
Shock collars: Cruel devices which simply do not work Partner content
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By Battersea Dogs & Cats Home
Shock collars: Cruel devices which simply do not work
The Government has already committed to a ban on the barbaric use of shock collars in England – so why are the country's pets still waiting for action?
Safeguarding the future of animal health through the Veterinary Medicines Review Partner content
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By NOAH
Safeguarding the future of animal health through the Veterinary Medicines Review
Following a recent parliamentary drop-in event, NOAH set out how we can deliver a thriving Animal Health Sector through the GB Veterinary Medicines Regulations Review.