We’ve joined forces with BSAVA and BVZS to spread the word on the importance of providing companionship for pet rabbits. We’re also doing our own bit of myth busting by encouraging owners not to house ...

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 ...

As a BVA member, you can access the BVA legal helpline 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to speak to a team of specialist legal advisors about any professional or personal subject, and if necessary get ...

Parasiticide products are commonly used in small animal medicine to prevent and treat for various parasites, including fleas, ticks and worms. As well as preventing animal health and welfare problems, ...

Neutering is the best way to prevent unwanted pregnancies, in both cats and dogs. But some owners may be anxious about making this decision on behalf of their pets. They may be concerned about ...

The Dangerous Dogs Act (1991) was introduced in the UK following a series of serious, and in some cases fatal, dog attacks on humans. The Act has been widely discredited for failing to address the ...

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 ...

Health screening project for Cavalier King Charles Spaniels to eliminate syringomyelia, run in partnership with the British Veterinary Association and the Kennel Club. The aim of the British ...

What inspired your path into the veterinary profession? My passion for the veterinary profession started at a very young age. Growing up with horses, I was always fascinated by the vet’s visits to the ...

Great Workplaces by BVA is an innovative accreditation scheme designed to recognise and reward positive workplace culture across both clinical and non-clinical veterinary workplaces. By focusing on ...

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Cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza have increased in both kept poultry and wild birds across multiple areas of Great Britain. To prevent further spread of disease, Defra have extended the ...