Government

Microchipping stats ‘fall far short of the Government’s claim’

Despite the UK Government’s claim this year that 95 percent of all dogs are now microchipped, a new report published…

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‘Prime Minister’s proposals fall short’ says leading vet association

The Prime Minister’s proposals for EU nationals living in the UK have been claimed to fall short of providing certainty by…

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Scottish Parliament revoke tail docking law

The Scottish Parliament has decided to reintroduce tail docking for working dogs in Scotland. Vets will now be allowed to…

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BVA disappointed at MSP’s support for reversing tail docking ban

The Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee (ECCLR) voted on June 13 in favour of a motion to amend…

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RCVS calls on Prime Minister to consider vets

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has called on the Prime Minister to prioritise giving greater certainty to EU…

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Small firms ‘squeezed’ by inflationary pressure, says FSB

The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) remains above the Government’s 2 percent target. The CPI is a measure that examines the…

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NOAH comments on General Election result

Following the General Election result, NOAH, representing the UK animal medicines industry, has announced that it looks forward to working…

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Cat charity calls for mandatory microchipping

Animal welfare charity, Cats Protection, has called for the mandatory microchipping of cats after figures show that two in three…

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UK needs to continue to be ‘a global centre of excellence for animal medicines’

The National Office of Animal Health (NOAH) has released its animal health manifesto ahead of the General Election on 8…

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Major parties commit to BVA’s manifesto recommendations

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is celebrating its lobbying success. More than half of BVA’s own manifesto recommendations, centring on…

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