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Articles tagged with: Veterinarians
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By British Veterinary Association
Vets urge owners to take steps now to minimise seasonal fireworks trauma for pets
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is urging pet owners and livestock keepers who are worried about their animals’ welfare to take steps now to avoid possible injury and distress during traditional fireworks dates such as Bonfire Night, Halloween, Diwali and New Year’s Eve.
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Environment
By British Veterinary Association
BVA responds following UK Governments’ rule changes for stemming the spread of Covid-19
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has responded following updates issued by governments in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland yesterday (22 September 2020), which set out new measures that the public will need to follow in order to stem the spread of Covid-19 following a sharp rise in cases across the UK.
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Environment
By British Veterinary Association
Government must listen as Agriculture Bill amendment on animal welfare standards voted through in the House of Lords, say vets
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed last night’s news (22 September) that a crucial clause that imposes a requirement for agricultural and food imports to the UK to meet domestic standards was voted through in the House of Lords as part of the passage of the Agriculture Bill.
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By British Veterinary Association
BVA issues rallying call for veterinary settings to commit to its Good Veterinary Workplaces Voluntary Code
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is appealing to veterinary settings across the UK to commit to its vision for good veterinary workplaces, to help ensure that all working environments are supportive and welcoming to everyone.
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By British Veterinary Association
BVA Officers Handover and Awards event: New BVA President James Russell pledges to prioritise ‘keeping vets healthy’ in his presidential year
Daniella Dos Santos today (17 September) concluded her year as British Veterinary Association (BVA) President with her final Presidential Address at BVA’s virtual Officers Handover and Awards event.
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By British Veterinary Association
Pandemic puppies study among research projects awarded funding by AWF
A look at the behaviour and motives behind why so many people have bought puppies during the Covid-19 UK lockdown is one of five desk-based research projects awarded a grant from the Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF), this month.
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By British Veterinary Association
Expert judging panel announced for the BVA Young Vet of the Year Award 2020
The British Veterinary Association has today announced an expert panel of judges for its BVA Young Vet of the Year Award 2020, supported by Zoetis: an accolade aimed at vets at an early stage in their careers who are making a big difference in their field or community.
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By British Veterinary Association
Vets push for change on the welfare of animals at slaughter
A comprehensive new policy, leading vets and other experts have recommended no fewer than 67 ways to improve the welfare of animals at slaughter in order to provide them with a life worth living and a humane death.
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Coronavirus
By British Veterinary Association
Scottish Government clarifies Test and Protect guidance in recognition of potential impact on veterinary practices
The Scottish Government has clarified its guidance in relation to the role of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when it comes to vets and the NHS Test and Protect system.
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Environment
By British Veterinary Association
Call for clarity on vet checks as next round of EU negotiations begins
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has added its weight to calls for clarity on the arrangements for the movement of animals and animal products after the transition period, as the UK and EU enter the seventh round of negotiations.
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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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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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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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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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Coronavirus
By British Veterinary Association
Vets offer reassurance after pet cat tests positive for Covid-19 in the UK
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has issued advice for pet owners after it emerged that the virus responsible for Covid-19 had been detected in a pet cat in England, in the first such known case in the UK.
Pet cat becomes first animal in the UK to test positive for Covid-19, chief vet confirms
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Pet cat becomes first animal in the UK to test positive for Covid-19, chief vet confirms
The Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed that a pet cat has tested positive for Covid-19, but has insisted that there is no evidence domestic animals can transmit the disease to humans.
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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.
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By British Veterinary Association
Do we really understand our animals? Study reveals gap in owner knowledge
Lockdown measures here in the UK have led many people to spend more time with their pets, at home. While the human benefits of having a companion animal have been well documented, recent research shows a gap in what we know about their needs.
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By British Veterinary Association
Vets call for urgent clarity on post-Brexit pet travel
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.
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Coronavirus
By British Veterinary Association
Call for ‘inspirational’ young vets to enter the BVA Young Vet of the Year Award 2020
Following the success of The BVA Young Vet of the Year Award in 2019, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) and Zoetis are delighted to announce that The BVA Young Vet of the Year Award 2020 is now open for nominations, inviting you to join with them in celebrating inspirational early-career vets who are making a difference through their day to day work.
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
Vets must be at the heart of new Trade and Agriculture Commission, says BVA
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the announcement from Trade Secretary Liz Truss that a new Trade and Agriculture Commission will be established. The advisory Commission will consider the policies that the UK Government should adopt in free trade agreements to make sure UK animal welfare and production standards are not undermined.
Coronavirus
By British Veterinary Association
Impact of contact tracing programmes on veterinary practices
Contact tracing programmes across the UK could have a significant impact on the provision of veterinary services, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) has said.
Coronavirus
By British Veterinary Association
Leading animal welfare charity announces desk-based research grants
The Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF) has announced new grants for desk-based animal welfare research projects to help support important research at a time when ongoing Covid-19 social distancing measures have made field work difficult.
Coronavirus
By British Veterinary Association
BVA and AVS issue warning over unpaid veterinary work
Veterinary practices should not be exploiting recruitment fears by offering unpaid or voluntary veterinary roles, according to the British Veterinary Association (BVA) and the Association of Veterinary Students (AVS).