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 ...

Any movement of livestock will have an impact on their health and welfare. The distances that livestock keepers move animals vary widely, from local area movements (for example to pastures, markets, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Non-traditional companion animals (NTCAs) can have exacting husbandry requirements, and complex social, cognitive, and nutritional needs, which may make them more challenging to keep as pets. There ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Canine Health Schemes (CHS), established by the British Veterinary Association (BVA) and the Kennel Club, works with expert veterinary surgeons to offer dog health screening schemes for a number ...

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 BVA Ionising Radiations guide is easy to use and written by vets who are radiation protection advisors (RPA). This is the third edition of the guide, which explains the key changes that are now in ...