With growing concerns around parasiticide resistance and their impact on the environment, veterinary professionals are ...

“The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has confirmed a single case of atypical BSE in a cow on a farm in Essex. The ...

Across all of our groups and committees we are looking to ensure a range of expertise, interests, and backgrounds. We recognise and champion the importance of equality, equity, diversity and inclusion ...

Mental health is something we all have — not just those living with depression, anxiety, or a mental illness. Bupa Mental Health Nurse Fatima Kamara explains why caring for your mental wellbeing is ...

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

Do you know an inspirational young or early career vet who always goes the extra mile? Nominate them now for this year’s award. We're calling for animal owners and veterinary professionals to nominate ...

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 ...

BVA working groups bring together veterinary professionals to review and devise responses to specific policy and ethical areas within the veterinary sector. Details of current working groups will be ...

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 ...

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 a BVA member, you can access the BVA legal helpline 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to speak to a team of specialist legal advisors about any professional or ...

Recent advances in surgery and pharmaceuticals have greatly increased the treatment options available to vets. In addition, euthanasia of an animal is an important part of veterinary work. Both of ...