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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Feb- 2013 -13 FebruaryTrade Organisations
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 British Veterinary Association (BVA) issued a statement requesting the supermarket withdraw its Christmas TV commercial, which featured a child feeding festive pudding to a dog. “This ruling is disappointing but…
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6 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Compulsory microchipping for dogs to be introduced in England
It has been confirmed that microchipping will become a compulsory measure for all dogs in England. DEFRA has announced that, as of 6 April 2016, all dogs will be required to have a microchip, in a move hailed by veterinary associations across the country. The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and…
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Nov- 2012 -28 NovemberTrade Organisations
Welsh dog control Bill leading the way, according to BVA
Addressing a dog’s actions before they become a problem is the right way forward in Wales, according to the British Veterinary Association (BVA). A bill called the Control of Dogs (Wales) Bill has been drafted and is now out for consultation, which aims to address dog control problems through three…
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26 NovemberTrade Organisations
BVA calls for financial support for Northern Ireland
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has called for financial support from the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development for Animal Health and Welfare NI at its annual Northern Ireland dinner. The dinner was hosted by Oliver McMullan and attended by parliamentarians, key representatives of animal health and welfare organisations and…
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Oct- 2012 -1 OctoberTrade Organisations
Peter Harlech Jones elected as president of the BVA
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) elected Peter Harlech Jones as president for 2012/13 during its recent AGM at the Merseyside Maritime Museum in Liverpool. Mr Jones, an international consultant on veterinary medicines, was born and raised in North Wales. He qualified from the University of Liverpool Veterinary School in 1971…
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Sep- 2012 -28 SeptemberEvents
Outstanding contribution award for Professor Bob Michell
Professor A R (Bob) Michell has been announced as the recipient of the British Veterinary Association’s (BVA) Chiron Award. Bob Michell received the award during last night’s Awards Ceremony at the BVA’s annual congress in Liverpool. The Chiron Award rewards those who have made outstanding contributions towards veterinary science or…
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21 SeptemberEvents
Make Rabies history
28 September marks the sixth World Rabies Day. Led by the Global Alliance for Rabies Control, the event provides a platform for individuals and organisations to raise awareness about the importance of rabies prevention. British Veterinary Association (BVA) president Carl Padgett said: “Rabies remains of one of the most serious…
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5 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
Standards set for dog breeders
The Advisory Council on the Welfare Issues of Dog Breeding has launched its Standard to set out the, council-recommended, minimum standards that those involved in dog breeding must meet. British Veterinary Association (BVA) president Carl Padgett said: “We welcome the Standard, which applies to all types of dogs and all…
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Aug- 2012 -22 AugustEvents
Lord Trees to open BVA Congress 2012
Lord Trees, the second veterinary surgeon to enter the House of Lords, will open the British Veterinary Association’s (BVA) annual congress on 28 September. ‘Delivering a healthy future’ is the theme of this year’s two-day contentious issues programme. Some of the topics to be discussed will be horses for sport;…
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22 AugustIndustry News
Lord Trees to open BVA Congress 2012
Lord Trees, the second veterinary surgeon to enter the House of Lords, will open the British Veterinary Association’s (BVA) annual congress on 28 September. ‘Delivering a healthy future’ is the theme of this year’s two-day contentious issues programme. Some of the topics to be discussed will be horses for sport;…
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