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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Nov- 2019 -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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13 SeptemberVeterinary
BVA addresses no-deal concerns over supply of veterinary medicines
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has responded to concerns around supply of veterinary medicines in a ‘No Deal’ Brexit scenario, after the government published its Operation Yellowhammer: No-deal contingency planning paper. BVA president, Simon Doherty, said continued access to veterinary medicines post-Brexit is “essential” for safeguarding animal health and welfare,…
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9 SeptemberTrade Organisations
RCVS and BVA to co-host 2020 FVE General Assembly in London
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and the British Veterinary Association (BVA) will be co-hosting the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe (FVE) General Assembly in June 2020. The FVE General Assembly is a biannual event in which the organisation, an umbrella body for veterinary associations and regulators from 40…
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Aug- 2019 -29 AugustGovernment & Legislation
BVA welcomes renewed calls to enshrine animal sentience in law
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the Labour Party’s renewed drive for animal sentience to be embedded in legislation. As part of its 50-point Animal Welfare Manifesto for Government, Labour is urging the government to embed the principle in law as quickly as possible, to impose a duty on…
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16 AugustPet Owners
Rise in toxic blue green algae cases prompts vet warning
An increase in reports of toxic blue green algae in several locations across the UK this summer is prompting the British Veterinary Association (BVA) to urge pet owners to take extra precautions while walking their dogs in the vicinity of affected water bodies. The warning also comes after news from…
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