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- 2019 -11 MarchCurrent Affairs
Pet owners ‘flock’ to vets over post-Brexit travel concerns
Continuing uncertainty around Brexit has led to a spike in the number of anxious pet owners visiting their local vet for pet travel guidance in the last three months, figures from the latest British Veterinary Association (BVA) survey reveal. BVA’s Voice of the Veterinary Profession survey showed that 85% of…
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4 MarchVeterinary
Vets urge government to prioritise animal welfare for USA trade deal
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has warned that standards of animal welfare should not be undermined “at any cost” by a potential UK/USA trade deal. The BVA announcement comes following the publication of the USA’s negotiating objectives for a deal. The group said the UK should prioritise the welfare of…
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Feb- 2019 -12 FebruaryVeterinary
BVA welcomes plans for free certification training for vets
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed plans to offer free certification training for vets to help meet an increased demand for services in the event of a no deal Brexit. Under the new plans announced on Friday (8 February) by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), vets will…
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Jan- 2019 -31 JanuaryTrade Organisations
BVA sees victory on revalidation campaign
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed plans for reforms to the training and revalidation system for Official Veterinarians (OVs), after spearheading a campaign to make the process more user-friendly and relevant for the UK profession. Under the new plans announced today (31 January) by the Animal and Plant Health…
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29 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
BVA: ‘Cautious welcome’ to gov’s dangerous dogs report response
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has called the government’s response to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) committee’s ‘Controlling dangerous dogs’ report “disappointing” in its refusal to ban breed-specific legislation. However, BVA has welcomed the research commissioned into the effectiveness of such legislation as an encouraging first step towards…
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16 JanuaryCharities
French Bulldog and Pug puppies most illegally imported breeds
French Bulldogs and Pugs top the list of dog breeds vets most commonly suspected of being imported illegally into the UK, statistics released by the British Veterinary Association (BVA) have revealed. Just one year on from the launch of its #BreedtoBreathe campaign, BVA’s Voice of the Veterinary Profession survey has…
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15 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
RCVS and BVA call for vet surgeons to be restored to Shortage Occupation List
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and British Veterinary Association (BVA) have called for veterinary surgeons to be restored to the Shortage Occupation List as part of the UK’s preparations for leaving the EU. The organisations made the joint submission to the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) as part of…
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2 JanuaryPet Owners
BVA urges owners and breeders to use pre-mating health testing
Vets are urging owners and breeders to “do their bit” for dog health by ensuring they use pre-mating health tests if they intend to breed from their pedigree or ‘designer’ crossbreed dog. The appeal comes as new statistics reveal that 70 percent of small animal vets very often or always…
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Dec- 2018 -19 DecemberVeterinary
Vets voice growing concerns over Brexit impact on workforce and welfare
According to new figures from the British Veterinary Association (BVA), vets are becoming increasingly concerned about Brexit. As many as 64% of vets now see Brexit as more of a threat than an opportunity for the UK veterinary profession, compared to just half in autumn 2016, according to findings from…
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5 DecemberCurrent Affairs
Stop ‘irresponsible’ use of pets in adverts, vets urge
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) have said it’s time to address the “irresponsible depiction” of pets across all forms of advertising to tackle the normalisation of poor animal health and welfare. According to the BVA’s Voice of the Veterinary Profession survey, eight in 10 vets in the UK (83 percent)…
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