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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Sep- 2012 -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 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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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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2 AugustTrade Organisations
BVA welcomes report addressing dog welfare challenges
The Advisory Council on the Welfare Issues of Dog Breeding has recently published a report that sets out eight priority welfare problems. British Veterinary Association (BVA) president Carl Padgett said: “We welcome the Dog Advisory Council’s report, which highlights key welfare issues of dog breeding and makes sound, practical recommendations…
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2 AugustIndustry News
BVA welcomes report addressing dog welfare challenges
The Advisory Council on the Welfare Issues of Dog Breeding has recently published a report that sets out eight priority welfare problems. British Veterinary Association (BVA) president Carl Padgett said: “We welcome the Dog Advisory Council’s report, which highlights key welfare issues of dog breeding and makes sound, practical recommendations…
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Jul- 2012 -9 JulyIndustry News
Vets welcome welfare group’s dog breeding report
The Associate Parliamentary Group for Animal Welfare (APGAW) has released an update report on dog breeding issues. Working alongside the British Veterinary Association, Dogs Trust, Kennel Club and the RSPCA, the report looks at what has been done since the first APGAW report in late 2009 and the airing of…
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9 JulyCurrent Affairs
Vets welcome welfare group’s dog breeding report
The Associate Parliamentary Group for Animal Welfare (APGAW) has released an update report on dog breeding issues. Working alongside the British Veterinary Association, Dogs Trust, Kennel Club and the RSPCA, the report looks at what has been done since the first APGAW report in late 2009 and the airing of…
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5 JulyIndustry News
BVA call for action on dog welfare
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has called on the Welsh Government to take action on dog welfare, slaughter and TB at the BVA’s annual dinner in Cardiff City Hall. At the dinner, which was attended by parliamentarians, representatives from animal health and welfare organisations, and senior members of the veterinary…
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5 JulyEvents
BVA call for action on dog welfare
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has called on the Welsh Government to take action on dog welfare, slaughter and TB at the BVA’s annual dinner in Cardiff City Hall. At the dinner, which was attended by parliamentarians, representatives from animal health and welfare organisations, and senior members of the veterinary…
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