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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Mar- 2016 -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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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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’…
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