British Veterinary Association
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) represents the UK’s veterinary profession and plays an influential role in shaping policy, practice standards, and public messaging that affect the broader petcare sector. Pet Gazette reports on BVA statements, campaigns, and consultations that intersect with pet retail — particularly around health products, parasite treatments, nutrition guidance, and animal welfare. We also cover the BVA’s stance on regulatory issues, veterinary shortages, and collaborations with government or trade bodies. This tag helps retailers, suppliers, and distributors stay aligned with the professional and ethical framework guiding UK veterinary care.
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Jun- 2016 -1 JuneCurrent Affairs
Four out of five vets volunteer their time
84 percent of veterinary surgeons in the UK give their time and expertise at a reduced rate, says the British Veterinary Association (BVA). More than two in five vets also work unpaid with animal charities and rehoming centres to treat thousands of abandoned, mistreated or injured animals each year. Vets: The Results…
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May- 2016 -26 MayCurrent Affairs
Dogs from puppy farms are more aggressive and fearful
Dogs that are bred on puppy farms have been found to be more aggressive, more fearful of other dogs and more likely to suffer separation anxiety as adults than dogs from reputable breeders, new research has shown. Animal scientists at Newcastle University have presented the first UK study looking at…
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3 MayCurrent Affairs
Wellbeing conference hailed a success
Veterinary and pet health experts met to discuss best practice and share ideas at a two-day conference based at PDSA’s headquarters. The vet charity, based in Telford, Shropshire, welcomed world renowned speakers to the event, which focused on how vets can help improve the main welfare issues facing the UK’s companion animals,…
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Apr- 2016 -28 AprilCurrent Affairs
Biggest ever veterinary profession survey launched
The British Veterinary Association is launching its biggest ever Voice of the Veterinary Profession survey with over 15,000 BVA members invited to share their experience, to mark World Veterinary Day 2016 (30 April). BVA’s Voice of the Veterinary Profession survey first launched in May 2014 to gather vets’ views on the issues…
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20 AprilCurrent Affairs
Vets ask MPs for animal welfare change
On April 19, as part of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Efra) Inquiry on animal welfare, The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) told MPs that the Animal Welfare Act 2006, while an excellent umbrella piece of legislation, can be difficult to enforce. The…
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Mar- 2016 -22 MarchVeterinary
Vets warn of Easter danger to dogs
Almost half of vets (45 percent) treated at least one case of chocolate poisoning last Easter, say figures released by the British Veterinary Association (BVA). UK vets have warned dog owners to keep Easter treats away from pets in 2016. Despite an increase in awareness, the BVA’s Voice of the Veterinary Profession survey showed that…
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15 MarchCurrent Affairs
Serious concerns for welfare of pet rabbits
One in five vets have raised serious concerns about the health and welfare of pet rabbits in the UK, according to findings from the British Veterinary Association (BVA). As Easter looms the fear is that parents may make impulse purchases due to misconceptions about how ‘easy’ rabbits are to care…
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14 MarchCurrent Affairs
Joint response to Defra’s landmark consultation from veterinary organisations
The British Veterinary Association (BVA), the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) and the British Veterinary Zoological Society (BVZS) have submitted a joint response to Defra’s landmark consultation on animal establishment licensing in the UK to voice the veterinary opinion. The 12 week consultation, which closed Saturday 11 March, is…
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Feb- 2016 -29 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
BVA welcomes recommendations on animal welfare
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and BVA Northern Ireland Branch has welcomed the publication of DARD and the Department of Justice’s final report of the Review of the Implementation of the Welfare of Animals Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 and the report’s 68 recommendations, including tougher sentencing for those convicted of…
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11 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Over 50% of pet owners don’t know what vet nurses do
More than half of animal owners do not understand what registered veterinary nurses (VNs) do, according to nine in ten vets polled by the British Veterinary Association (BVA). BVA’s ‘Voice of the Veterinary Profession’ survey revealed the vital role VNs play in practice life, with vets rating the top two…
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