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- 2020 -5 MarchVeterinary
BVA responds to report of human-to-animal Covid-19 transmission
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has released its response to reports that a dog has tested positive for Covid-19 in what is “likely” to be a case of human-to-animal transmission. The Pomeranian dog repeatedly tested weak positive for the virus in Hong Kong, as confirmed by Hong Kong’s Agriculture, Fisheries…
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3 MarchPet Owners
Pet snakes pile on the pounds due to diet and lack of space, says BVA
Obesity in snakes is a growing issue which has been attributed to over feeding and a lack of exercise, the president of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) has said. Daniella Dos Santos said she has seen a large number of pet snakes with obesity issues whilst working as a small…
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Feb- 2020 -19 FebruaryVeterinary
New immigration rules leave a big question mark for vets, says BVA
New immigration rules announced today are a mixed bag for the veterinary profession and leave a “big question mark” over how the profession will recruit and retain the workforce it needs, according to the British Veterinary Association (BVA). The BVA revealed that every year over half of new entrants into…
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13 FebruaryVeterinary
NIVA appoints Susan Cunningham as president
The Northern Ireland Branch of the British Veterinary Association has appointed Susan Cunningham as president of North of Ireland Veterinary Association (NIVA). NIVA represents the interests and collective voice of all sectors within the local veterinary profession which include practice, government, research, industry and academia. Cunningham is currently in small…
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11 FebruaryFeatures
Do your bit for dog health by recommending pre-mating health testing
Promoting dog health schemes is one of my goals this year. As vets, we regularly see cases of debilitating and distressing inherited conditions in day to day practice, but we know that many people may wrongly believe these tests are only relevant for Kennel Club-registered pedigrees. I often saw Labrador…
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7 FebruaryVeterinary
BVA issues advice to owners amid dog vomiting bug outbreak
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has issued advice to pet owners following an increase in the number of dogs being struck by a vomiting bug. Around 474 reports had been recorded via a dedicated University of Liverpool veterinary surveillance database, (SAVSNET) in the week since it went live on 30…
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5 FebruaryVeterinary
BVA calls on government to meet animal health demands post-Brexit
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has called on the government to work with the veterinary profession to “ensure that workforce capacity meets demand” and “animal health and welfare standards remain high” post-Brexit. In a speech at the BVA’s annual dinner, the associations president, Daniella Dos Santos asked the government’s commitment…
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3 FebruaryVeterinary
European veterinary profession remains united, says BVA
The BVA has released a joint statement alongside the RCVS and the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe in light of the UK’s departure from the European Union. The statement said that all groups would continue to “ensure that veterinarians in all European countries can give the highest possible standards of…
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Jan- 2020 -29 JanuaryVeterinary
BVA issues urgent pet safety advice as cold snap hits UK
Vets are warning pet owners to take extra precautions to ensure dogs, cats and other small pets are kept safe from hidden and “potentially fatal hazards” as temperatures plummet. The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is offering advice on how to keep pets safe and healthy in the winter seasons. The…
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16 JanuaryPet Owners
Stricter checks on imported rescue dogs needed, study suggests
Many owners of rescue dogs imported into the UK believe they arrive through the European Union Pet Travel Scheme, which has less stringent requirements than the EU Balai Directive, which should be applied for these animals, according to a survey by the University of Liverpool. The EU Pet Travel Scheme…
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