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The warning follows reports of blue green algae sightings in water bodies across the UK. The British Veterinary Association ...
This template export certificate (fitness to travel), applicable for dogs, cats, and small mammals, is for veterinary practices to download and copy into their practice management system.
Leading human and animal medical organisations – including BVA, the British Medical Association (BMA), Public Health England (PHE), and Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) - have joined forces for ...
On 17 November, the final changes to the Veterinary Medicines Regulations (VMRs) will come into force. These were passed in Parliament earlier this year as part of the Veterinary Medicines (Amendment ...
This guide outlines the arrangement between BVA and RSPCA for payment for IET of sick or injured wildlife and stray animals.
Ben O'Halloran, BVA Policy and Public Affairs Officer, explores how BVA champions animal welfare, supports sustainability, and shapes policy through global collaboration.
BVA working groups bring together veterinary professionals to review, devise, and create responses to specific policy and ethical areas within the veterinary sector. Take a look at our current working ...
What's the issue? Any movement of livestock will have an impact on their health and welfare. The distances that livestock keepers move animals vary widely, from local area movements (for example to ...
When, who and how to report to the competent authorities if you suspect the illegal importation of pets in England and Wales Veterinary surgeons can often be the first to suspect that an animal may ...
Work experience can provide an important opportunity for a student to gain a greater understanding of the veterinary profession. This guide has been developed to help when offering work experience ...
It is essential for sheep health and welfare, that any procedures having the potential to create pain and suffering should be balanced against the need for that procedure. Castration and tail-docking ...