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.
-
Feb- 2016 -4 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
BVA and BSAVA call for ban on electric pulse collars
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) have demanded a complete ban on electric pulse training collars. The announcement comes in response to the Scottish Government’s current consultation (Nov 6 2015 -Jan 29 2016) on the use of electronic aversive training aids. BVA and…
Read More » -
3 FebruaryVeterinary
BVA helps vets speak up for animal welfare
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has launched a landmark animal welfare strategy. In an announcement made at its annual London Dinner (3 February), the Association drew attention to the veterinary profession’s unique opportunity to advocate animals’ best interests at individual, community and political levels. Just over half a century since…
Read More » -
Jan- 2016 -25 JanuaryIndustry News
Vets warn against sticks for dogs
Owners are being advised by leading vets not to throw sticks for dogs. Vets are warning of the dangers after a reported rise in life-threatening injuries due to owners throwing sticks for pets. British Veterinary Association president Sean Wensley said: “Throwing sticks for your dog can result in serious and…
Read More » -
Dec- 2015 -21 DecemberCurrent Affairs
New consultation to stop back-street breeders
Tougher dog breeding licensing to protect the welfare of puppies from back street breeders will be introduced under proposals announced by Defra. A consultation is hoping to strengthen the regulations for dog breeding and pet sales, putting an end to irresponsible breeders who do not regard the health and welfare of…
Read More » -
2 DecemberCurrent Affairs
Screening and responsible breeding is improving dogs’ health
Health testing used to screen hereditary conditions when dog breeding has improved the health of breeds across the UK, according to new statistics from the Canine Health Schemes. The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and the Kennel Club jointly run the Hip and Elbow Dysplasia Schemes to screen dogs for certain…
Read More » -
Nov- 2015 -20 NovemberVeterinary
Obesity is vets’ number one concern
Human-animal interaction expert, Dr John Bradshaw, is heading discussions exploring the bond between humans and animals at the British Veterinary Association (BVA) Congress, as part of today’s London Vet Show (November 19-20). The event takes place as new figures from BVA show vets’ top concerns about pets are rooted in owners’…
Read More » -
3 NovemberCurrent Affairs
84 percent of vets give up time for animal charities and shelters
A study by the British Veterinary Association (BVA) shows more than four in five veterinary surgeons in the UK provide some of their time and veterinary expertise at a reduced rate to animal charities and shelters. The Voice of the Veterinary Profession survey by the BVA also highlighted that more…
Read More » -
Aug- 2015 -7 AugustVeterinary
BVA survey shows a struggle in employment
The BVA Voice of the Veterinary Profession survey, spring 2015, revealed that the majority of practices who had recently tried to recruit vets had struggled to find suitable candidates. Two thirds of practices looking to recruit in the last year took more than three months to fill their vacancies…
Read More » -
3 AugustIndustry News
Vet Futures reveals the true feelings of the industry
New information released by the Vet Futures Survey shows how the veterinary profession can be stressful but rewarding. The survey was carried out as part of Vet Futures, a joint project from the British Veterinary Association (BVA) and Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS). In relation to the ‘respected…
Read More » -
Jun- 2015 -10 JuneVeterinary
Last summer half of UK vets treated pets for heat-related conditions
As warmer weather draws closer, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) is encouraging owners and pet professionals to take precautions against the heat. The BVA’s Voice of the Veterinary Profession survey found that 48 percent of the vets questioned had treated animals for heat related conditions during summer 2014. 36 percent…
Read More »
