Rural Life
Award-winning wildlife photojournalist to join judges for annual BVA competition
Internationally acclaimed wildlife photojournalist Aaron Gekoski has been named fifth judge as part of a panel, for the 2021 British...
BVA
Agri-Business
BVA welcomes new strategy on #VetDiversity
Diversity and inclusion must be embraced by the veterinary professions, said the British Veterinary Association (BVA) as it welcomed the...
N.Ireland
Little elected as new president of NIVA and BVA NI branch
The Northern Ireland branch of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) and the North of Ireland Veterinary Association (NIVA) have jointly...
Agri Politics
BVA calls for government to improve the welfare of animals at slaughter
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the review of the ‘Welfare of Animals at the Time of Killing [England]...
Beef
BVA welcomes new bovine TB plans but sounds note of caution over scientific evidence
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the government’s latest plans to eradicate bovine tuberculosis (bTB) in England by 2038,...
Agri Politics
Voting for 4 new BVA regional representatives opens today
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has opened voting today (Monday, January 18), for four new regional representatives to be the...
Rural Life
BVA issues pet safety warning after temperatures plunge
With freezing temperatures and icy conditions forecast in many parts of the country, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) is advising...
Agri-Business
BVA calls for animal owners to respect vets during lockdown period
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has renewed its call for animal owners to respect their veterinary teams as practices adjust...
Rural Life
BVA issues warning to pet owners about potential poisoning hazards
Vets are advising pet owners to be extra careful in keeping chocolate, mince pies, puddings and festive decorations well out...
Agri Politics
BVA welcomes new roadmap set out by 'Path to Sustainable Farming' document
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed a new roadmap published by the government setting out a new system for...
Rural Life
BVA welcomes ban on use of live wild animals in Welsh circuses
A milestone animal welfare law banning the use of wild animals in travelling circuses in Wales comes into force today...
Agri-Business
BVA welcomes legislation for compulsory CCTV use in abattoirs
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed legislation that will make CCTV cameras compulsory in abattoirs in Scotland, following a...
Rural Life
Spark of joy for animal welfare after recommendations for fireworks
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed recommendations set out by the Scottish government’s Fireworks Review Group yesterday (November 3)...
Agri-Business
75% of vets concerned about burnout and stress due to Covid-19 - BVA survey results
Three-quarters of vets are concerned about stress and burnout in the profession as a result of Covid-19, according to a...
Agri Politics
Agriculture Bill defeat a 'severe blow' for animal welfare - BVA
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has responded after a crucial clause that imposes a requirement for agricultural and food imports...
Rural Life
BVA urges animal owners to take firework precautions now
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is urging pet owners and livestock keepers who are worried about their animals’ welfare to...
Agri Politics
'New Covid-19 restrictions will not change how we work' - BVA
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has responded following Covid-19 updates issued by governments in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland,...
Agri Politics
BVA: Government must listen to Agriculture Bill amendment on animal welfare standards
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the government news last night (September 22) that a crucial clause that imposes...
