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BVA welcomes new One Health-led national action plan on antimicrobial resistance
13 May 2024
The strategy for 2024 to 2029 acknowledges the vital role of vets in antimicrobial stewardship initiatives.
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Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) case confirmed on a farm in Scotland
10 May 2024
A case of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) has today been confirmed on a farm in Scotland, but there is no evidence that the disease can be transmitted from animal to animal and established control protocols are being followed.
BVA President: Reform of Veterinary Surgeons Act necessary to support profession in challenging times
09 May 2024
Addressing guests at BVA's annual Scottish dinner, Dr Anna Judson called for important legislative reforms for animal welfare and for futureproofing the veterinary professions.
BVA Live: Hot topic debates for 2024 unveiled
07 May 2024
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has unveiled the hot topic debates veterinary professionals can join in the unique BVA Live Interactive Zone this summer.
New BVA guidance helps profession address CMA concerns on transparency and client choice
02 May 2024
The guidance will help vet practices provide greater client choice, by improving transparency around fees and practice ownership.
‘Animal welfare, ethics and rights’ theme of the Animal Welfare Foundation’s 2024 Discussion Forum
25 Apr 2024
The concepts of animal welfare, ethics and rights will form the theme of this year’s annual Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF) Discussion Forum, taking place on Monday 13 May at the Cavendish Conference Centre in London.
A decade of amplifying your voice and driving change
25 Apr 2024
BVA President Anna Judson celebrates 10 years of the Voice of the Veterinary Profession survey and the impact it has had on animal welfare and the profession.
BVA Live 2024 to focus on contextualised care
24 Apr 2024
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has unveiled its programme for BVA Live 2024, taking place at the NEC in Birmingham on 6-7 June.
BVA leads joint response from the veterinary professions to Competition and Markets Authority consultation
11 Apr 2024
Our joint submission with BSAVA, BVNA, SPVS and VMG ensures that a strong veterinary voice continues to be heard in the ongoing CMA investigation into the UK veterinary services market for pets.
BVA welcomes Parliamentary committee calls for crack down on unregulated canine fertility clinics and irresponsible pet breeding
08 Apr 2024
The veterinary profession has been campaigning for action on a number of concerns raised within the report.
BVA welcomes pet microchipping reforms as positive step forward
29 Mar 2024
The creation of a centralised microchipping database will help vets reunite lost or stolen dogs and cats with owners.
Vets welcome extension to XL Bully neutering window
15 Mar 2024
The neutering age for XL Bullies in England and Wales has been extended following lobbying by the veterinary profession.
BVA issues statement on French bulldog winner at Crufts
14 Mar 2024
BVA has responded after a French bulldog with extreme conformation received top spot in the Utility Group at Crufts last week.
British Veterinary Association responds to Government’s new food labelling proposals
13 Mar 2024
New Government proposals for fairer food labelling to provide greater transparency around the origin and methods of production of food have been welcomed by the British Veterinary Association.
British Veterinary Association responds to Competition and Markets Authority’s review of the veterinary sector
12 Mar 2024
Following an initial review of the veterinary services market for pets, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has outlined its main concerns and its provisional decision to launch a formal ‘market investigation’.
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