British Veterinary Association

Vets ‘delighted to see animal welfare high on the political agenda’

The British Veterinary Association has welcomed Labour’s draft policy document: ‘Animal Welfare For The Many, Not The Few’. The document, published…

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‘Stop promoting Pugs this Valentine’s Day’, claim vets

Pugs and other flat-faced dogs and cats are covering cards and gifts this Valentine’s Day, but with their ‘cute’ looks…

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Government urged to exempt vets from immigration targets

The British Veterinary Association (BVA), the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and the Veterinary Schools Council (VSC) have submitted…

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BVA fears vet shortage due to Brexit

John Fishwick, president of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) shared his concerns about the possible effects of Brexit on the…

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Welfare associations criticise James Corden for giving out puppies at Grammys

The British Veterinary Association (BVA), PETA and the Animal Welfare Foundation have criticised James Corden, after he handed out puppies…

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Scottish government confirms electric shock dog collar ban

The use of electric shock dog collars is to be banned in Scotland, the Scottish government has confirmed. The decision…

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#Puglife is prompting public to choose unhealthy breeds, say vets

Vets fear that the number of dogs needing invasive surgery to correct painful breed-related deformities will continue to soar as…

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Vets commend legislation to stop unscrupulous breeders

The Government has announced (22 December) that legislation to crack down on unscrupulous breeders and illegal puppy smuggling could be introduced…

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Vets warn about Christmas hazards

81 percent of vets across the UK saw at least one case of toxic ingestion in pets during the 2016…

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Nominations for president of the BVA now open

Nominations for the president of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) for 2019/20 are now open and will run until 15 January…

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