The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has responded to a new report by the Office for Students (OfS) which reveals that one quarter (29 per cent) of veterinary sciences students have reported ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Work experience is the short-term placement of secondary school students with employers, to provide an insight into the veterinary profession and the veterinary workplace. Students are placed with ...

Part of being a member of BVA is having the opportunity to have your voice heard. The combination of our long history of veterinary expertise and the size and strength of our community means we’re in ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...