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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Jan- 2020 -15 JanuaryVeterinary
Companionship in rabbits is key to their welfare, say vets
The British Veterinary Association (BVA), together with British Veterinary Zoological Society (BVZS) and British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA), has called for greater awareness of the health and welfare benefits of housing rabbits incompatible pairs. According to the 2019 PDSA PAW report, rabbits are the UK’s third most popular mammalian…
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10 JanuaryBusiness
BVA appoints Steve Anderson Dixon as new board chair
Dixon was elected as a non-veterinary director at BVA’s AGM in September 2017. He succeeds Philip Lowndes, who had served as BVA’s board chair since April 2017. The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has appointed Steve Anderson Dixon as its new board chair. Dixon, who had previously served as a BVA…
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9 JanuaryAppointment
AWF appoints four trustees to board
The Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF) has announced the appointment of four “leading” veterinary surgeons and animal welfare scientists to its board of trustees. Romain Pizzi and Justine Shotton, both wildlife and zoo animal specialists, will join equine vet Deidre Carson and biologist Charlotte Burn on the AWF board. They join…
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Nov- 2019 -27 NovemberGovernment & Legislation
BVA praises ‘strong and supportive’ NI vets ahead of Brexit
President of the British Veterinary Association (BVA), Daniella Dos Santos, has praised the “vital” work of vets in Northern Ireland. In its address to key representatives from animal health and welfare organisations and veterinary professionals, the BVA said it was “particularly concerned” about how a no-deal Brexit could impact NI…
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12 NovemberVeterinary
BVA highlights ‘presenteeism’ issue in vet profession
Nearly two thirds of vets (63%) worked when they didn’t feel well enough in the last year, according to new figures from the British Veterinary Association (BVA). The trade body has now warned the profession that the problem of ‘presenteeism’ could have a longer-term impact on vets’ wellbeing. The results,…
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Oct- 2019 -18 OctoberPet Owners
Sainsbury’s to stop selling fireworks this year
‘Big Four’ grocer Sainsbury’s has announced that it will not be selling any fireworks in its stores this year. The move has been well received by pet owners, with many expressing their thanks on Twitter. Rachael Spencer tweeted: “Every owner of an anxious dog or pet will be so thankful…
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16 OctoberGovernment & Legislation
BVA welcomes animal sentience legislation proposals in Queen’s Speech
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed proposals set out in the Queen’s Speech that would see animal sentience finally being embedded in UK legislation. The government has pledged that the principle will come into law as part of a package of measures on key animal health and welfare issues.…
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11 OctoberPet Owners
Fireworks season sparks vet calls for pet safety
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is encouraging pet owners to start preparing now to prevent possible injury and distress to their pets during traditional dates such as Bonfire Night, Diwali or New Year’s Eve. According to the BVA, at up to 150 decibels fireworks can be as loud as a…
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Sep- 2019 -30 SeptemberFeatures
Why microchipping matters
The microchipping of pets has been a big topic in recent months. With plans for a government review in spring 2020 to mark four years since compulsory microchipping of dogs coming into force, there are growing calls from some politicians and charities to consider whether to introduce similar legislation for…
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20 SeptemberVeterinary
New BVA president to champion diversity within the profession
New president of the British Veterinary Association Daniella Dos Santos is to continue to champion diversity within the industry, after she was elected president for 2019/2020 at its annual members’ day yesterday (19 September). Dos Santos spent last year junior vice president and launched the #TimeForChange campaign, undertaken with the…
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