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London Vet Show: What are the veterinary profession's challenges and responsibilities to animal athletes?
As new statistics reveal that 81% of vets think the profession should play a greater part in developing and delivering welfare improvements for animals used in sport, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) is encouraging vets to join the debate on animals used in in competitive sport at BVA Congress at this year’s London Vet Show.
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British Veterinary Association backs profession over fees for highly skilled care, but says transparency is key
In its response to the Competition and Markets Authority’s review of vet services, BVA champions the value of veterinary care, and warns of the complex challenges facing the profession, whilst highlighting the need for greater transparency around treatment prices and practice ownership.
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BVA unveils judges and sponsor for new awards celebrating wellbeing in the workplace
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has unveiled the judging panel and sponsor for its new BVA Wellbeing Awards, which recognise veterinary workplaces that go above and beyond to support and enhance the wellbeing of their teams
Veterinary Medicines Discontinuation in Northern Ireland Threatens Health Partner content
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Veterinary Medicines Discontinuation in Northern Ireland Threatens Health
As a result of the Northern Ireland Protocol, 51% of veterinary medicines are expected to be discontinued in Northern Ireland at the end of 2025, posing considerable risks to animal and human health and welfare.
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#TimeForChange: BVA launches new menopause hub to support members and help keep highly-skilled vets in the profession
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has launched a new menopause hub to support members of the veterinary professions affected by menopause. Part of BVA’s Good Veterinary Workplaces initiative, the hub will provide a range of resources and tailored support and also aims to help boost retention in the workforce.
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BVA’s charity to invest £70,000 in innovative animal welfare research projects
Animal Welfare Foundation puts out call for researchers to apply for funding
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Want to make a difference to the veterinary profession? Join a BVA committee
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is inviting its members to help shape the future of the veterinary profession by applying to join a number of its panels and committees.
Search begins for BVA Young Vet of the Year 2023 Partner content
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Search begins for BVA Young Vet of the Year 2023
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Keep pets safe as temperatures set to rise to 30 degrees
Vets urge pet owners to take precautions to protect animals as heat-health alert issued.
‘People’s Choice’ winner of BVA Veterinary Photographer of the Year revealed Partner content
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‘People’s Choice’ winner of BVA Veterinary Photographer of the Year revealed
#TeamVet selects its BVA Photographer of the Year following voting at BVA Live 2023.
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BVA President calls on Scottish politicians to deliver funding for veterinary education in Scotland
In a speech at the Scottish Parliament this week (Tuesday 16 May), British Veterinary Association (BVA) President Malcolm Morley warned that the future of veterinary education in Scotland ‘sits on a precipice’ and called for adequate long-term funding to secure sustainable provision of inclusive veterinary education and, with it, the future of the country’s agrifood economy.
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Midlothian vet elected new BVA Scottish Branch President
Midlothian veterinary surgeon Gareth Hateley MA VetMB CertCHP MRCVS, a recognised expert in cattle disease surveillance, has been named President of the British Veterinary Association’s (BVA) Scottish Branch at its annual general meeting in Edinburgh today (16 May).
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Role of Artificial Intelligence in vet medicine to be explored at BVA Live
Final ‘hot topic’ session unveiled: expert panel to debate impact of AI technology on the profession.
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New resource to guide pet owners on responsible use of parasiticides
Resource unveiled ahead of dedicated BVA Live session on parasite control for dogs and cats
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Significant reform of EMS needed: BVA launches new policy position
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is calling for the Extra-mural Studies (EMS) requirement of veterinary education to be reviewed and updated to make it effective, accessible, and sustainable for today’s veterinary students, vet schools and EMS providers.
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Expert to shed light on the approach to reptile emergencies in practice
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Ear cropping of dogs rose sharply in 2021, Vet Record study finds
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BVA Live: Have your say on the hottest topics facing veterinary professionals today
The British Veterinary Association (BVA), is calling all veterinary professionals to join the debate, as they delve into some of the hottest topics currently facing the profession at BVA Live 2023.
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BVA welcomes introduction of compulsory microchipping of cats in England
BVA has welcomed new legislation laid in Parliament yesterday (13 March) to introduce compulsory cat microchipping in England, but reiterated concerns that the move may exacerbate ongoing issues with access to database records.
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Public urged to follow new flat-faced dog national plan to protect canine welfare
The Brachycephalic Working Group (BWG), a national group of the UK’s leading dog health and welfare organisations, has launched a new three-point plan that calls on the public to play their part in protecting the health of flat-faced dogs.
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Vets raise concerns as 1 in 5 pets not receiving veterinary treatment in time due to cost-of-living crisis
As Crufts, the annual international dog show, kicks off this weekend, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) is highlighting the importance of taking simple and affordable preventive steps to keep dogs and other pets healthy, to help minimise medical problems from escalating.
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British Veterinary Association responds to Northern Ireland Protocol announcement
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Empowering veterinary nursing stream set to inspire delegates at BVA Live
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Social media influencer Cat the Vet joins judging panel of BVA Veterinary Photographer of the Year
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has today announced that vet and social media influencer Cat Henstridge, known by her thousands of followers as ‘Cat the Vet’, is joining the judging panel of this year’s BVA Veterinary Photographer of the Year competition, sponsored by iM3 Dental*.