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 ...

Whistleblowing is the commonly used term for reporting on or exposing malpractice in the workplace – this could be something improper, illegal or negligent. The vast majority of veterinary surgeons ...

The official journal of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) Published fortnightly and available to all our members. It contains news, comments, letters, and clinical research papers on a wide ...

We’re calling for collective action to improve the health and welfare of brachycephalic (or flat-faced) dogs, such as English bulldogs, French bulldogs, and pugs. There's been an explosion in the use ...

Veterinary waste consists of both hazardous and non-hazardous waste, all which must be segregated, classified, described, packaged, labelled, and disposed of in line with regulatory requirements.

There is increasing concern amongst veterinary professionals about resistance to treatment in common parasites, posing health and welfare risks for livestock. The is also a growing body of evidence to ...

Following the launch of our online FAQs, 'How can I reduce my pet's environmental impact?', we've developed a range of member resources to help you share this new tool with your clients and support ...

The veterinary profession is operating in a rapidly changing environment. We've identified a number of major trends including: an expansion in the range of allied professionals; concerns regarding ...

Vet Record Careers articles offer valuable content whether you're interested in becoming a vet, or you're already a vet and looking to develop your career. From student to retirement, you can access ...

Redundancy can come as an unwelcome surprise, and going through redundancy can be extremely stressful and demoralising. But it may also lead to exciting and unexpected new beginnings. We've created ...

Our brand-new guide on managing abusive or unfair online reviews was written with VetsDigital, a digital marketing agency who specialise in the veterinary profession and have experience helping ...

When, who and how to report to the competent authorities if you suspect the illegal importation of pets in England and Wales Veterinary surgeons can often be the first to suspect that an animal may ...