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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Aug- 2019 -2 AugustRegulation
BVA welcomes parliamentary inquiry into puppy smuggling
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed a parliamentary inquiry from the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) committee inquiry into puppy smuggling. The inquiry will consult on tougher controls on pet imports, the impact of Lucy’s Law, and whether the UK’s demand for puppies can be met through domestic…
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Jul- 2019 -24 JulyRegulation
BVA welcomes Welsh government plan to address antimicrobial resistance
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the collaborative, One Health principle underpinning Wales’ new five-year implementation plan to address antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in animals and the environment. It comes ahead of the Welsh Government’s AMR event at the Royal Welsh Show today (24 July). The plan was launched by…
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15 JulyVeterinary
BVA launches veterinary photographer of the year competition
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has launched its veterinary photographer of the year competition. The competition is open to all BVA members in two different categories, with the ‘All Creatures Great and Small’ category covering images from across the animal kingdom, including wildlife, livestock or pets. For the ‘One Veterinary…
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12 JulyTrade Organisations
RCVS showcases veterinary leaders at Royal College Day 2019
Royal College Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) showcased 12 veterinary leaders at its annual Royal College day. The speakers were based in a variety of roles, disciplines, and career stages, and spoke as part of regulators leadership initiative, which aims to develop everyday leadership skills. The initiative was launched in April 2018…
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3 JulyPet Owners
Vets concern after new report reveals rise in pet obesity
The Obesity Report from the Pet Food Manufacturers Association (PFMA) has found, an “alarming rise” in pet obesity, with almost 8.5m pets in the UK classed as overweight or obese. The report has found 51% of dogs, 44% of cats and 29% of small mammals are overweight or obese, with…
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Jun- 2019 -26 JuneAppointment
New president for BVA Welsh Branch
The British Veterinary Association (BVA), has appointed Ifan Lloyd as president of its Welsh branch; he succeeds Sarah Carr who was the principal representative of BVA in Wales for a two-year term. Lloyd has been a partner at St James Veterinary Group, Swansea, for 23 years and still works in…
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5 JuneFeatures
What can vet chains struggling to recruit learn from StreetVet?
The past few years have seemed like a golden age for the veterinary sector with chains of clinics and hospitals multiplying fast and across borders. Investor enthusiasm to take advantage of the love pet owners have for their beloved animals has been rapacious. Unfortunately, as companies like veterinary service provider…
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4 JuneVeterinary
Ethics Review Panel appoints new members
The RCVS Ethics Review Panel (ERP), which is now permanent following its initial trial period, has recently welcomed seven new members to the panel, bringing with them a wide range of expertise and knowledge in the veterinary field. The ERP originally ran as a trial from the end of July…
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3 JuneVeterinary
‘Precision veterinary medicine’ named ViVet Innovation theme
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) innovation initiative ViVet will focus on how rapidly developing technology and data-driven practice will transform the veterinary profession and the care they provide at the second Innovation Symposium this autumn. The ViVet programme grew out of the joint RCVS and British Veterinary Association…
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May- 2019 -29 MayVeterinary
BVA welcomes MAC call for vets to be reinstated to shortage occupation list
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has today welcomed the Migration Advisory Committee’s (MAC) recommendation for vets to be reinstated on the shortage occupation list. The BVA described the calls as a “huge win for animal welfare and a resounding vote of confidence in the veterinary community”. In today’s (29 May)…
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