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 ...

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 ...

On 17 November, the final changes to the Veterinary Medicines Regulations (VMRs) will come into force. These were passed in Parliament earlier this year as part of the Veterinary Medicines (Amendment ...

Initial Emergency Treatment (IET) is the preliminary assessment and care of sick and injured animals. This guide outlines the arrangement between BVA and RSPCA for payment for IET of sick or injured ...

Sustainable animal agriculture is defined as animal agriculture carried out in a way that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability to meet the needs of the future. Global ...

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 ...

Neutering is the best way to prevent unwanted pregnancies, in both cats and dogs. But some owners may be anxious about making this decision on behalf of their pets. They may be concerned about ...

This factsheet, produced by BVA's legal helpline provider, aims to demystify the phrase 'constructive dismissal' and explain what it really means.

This factsheet, produced by BVA's legal helpline provider, looks at illness and performance related dismissals, long-term absence, and more.

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has called for an urgent meeting with Cambridge University’s General Board to discuss the future of its veterinary school.

British Veterinary Association publishes two new policy positions to reduce post-Brexit trade friction, reduce risk of ...

Following Brexit and in the absence of a veterinary agreement with the European Union, Northern Ireland (NI) faces the risk of a lack of supply of some veterinary medicines from January 2026 – after ...