British Veterinary Association

Many Pet Rabbits are Bored and Frustrated

A number of pet rabbits are living in conditions that may be detrimental to their welfare claims a study from…

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Vets Can Use ‘Doctor’ Title Decides RCVS

The Council of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) will to permit veterinary surgeons in the UK to use…

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ARE ALL DOGS READY FOR MICROCHIPPING?

Compulsory microchipping for dogs in England is only a year away. New regulations come into effect from April 6th 2016.…

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EXOTIC PETS UNDER REVIEW

Is the exotic pet trade facing a change? Richard Lochhead, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and the Environment, has committed…

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New President of the British Veterinary Association  

Yesterday farm animal and equine veterinary surgeon John Blackwell was elected President of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) for 2014/2015.…

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E-Cigarettes and pets

Following reports that a puppy in Cornwall has died after biting into an e-cigarette refill, vets are warning pet owners…

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Prevention is better than punishment says UK vets

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has reiterated its call for preventive action to deal with the problem of out of…

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BVA president outlines value of vets at annual dinner

British Veterinary Association (BVA) president Peter Jones used his annual London dinner speech to call on the Government, parliamentarians and…

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BVA supports Northern Ireland dog breeding initiatives

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the recently agreed legislation to regulate all commercial dog breeders in Northern Ireland.…

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BVA reacts to the ASA’s Morrisons ad ruling

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has decided not to uphold complaints against Morrisons Christmas TV advertisement. Back in December, the…

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