The Dangerous Dogs Act (1991) was introduced in the UK following a series of serious, and in some cases fatal, dog attacks on humans. The Act has been widely discredited for failing to address the ...

Goat kids are disbudded because horns can cause injury to other goats, other livestock, goat keepers, or attending veterinary surgeons. Horns may also make goats more prone to getting caught in fences ...

"Post-Brexit pet travel requirements from Great Britain to the EU have required an Animal Health Certificate issued by a vet, ...

We've published a new FAQ resource to support vets and veterinary employers navigate new rules when recruiting vets to work ...

According to BVA's Voice of the Veterinary Profession survey, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a top three concern for vets, with almost half (49%) of vets listing it as the most pressing animal ...

The uneasy realities of wildlife rehabilitation, what responsible pet ownership really means and why acceptable welfare standards differ so starkly across species are all topics set to be debated at ...

BVA's position on Animal Welfare states that wherever animals are used for human benefit, including for food, clothing, entertainment, sport, scientific research, education, transportation and ...

Planning for retirement can feel overwhelming, especially with the busy and often unpredictable nature of veterinary work. Whether you’re employed, locuming, or running your own practice, there are ...

We’ve joined forces with BSAVA and BVZS to spread the word on the importance of providing companionship for pet rabbits. We’re also doing our own bit of myth busting by encouraging owners not to house ...

It is essential for sheep health and welfare, that any procedures having the potential to create pain and suffering should be balanced against the need for that procedure. Castration and tail-docking ...

As new guidance on prescription requirements for antimicrobial drugs comes into force, we've created some useful resources to help our members inform their clients. This includes a poster and leaflet ...