Read our BVA Annual Report 2025/2026 which outlines the pivotal role we’ve played in driving forward change and the impact ...

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 ...

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 racing pigeon season is from April to September with young birds bred in the current calendar year flying between July and September. This guide provides advice on handling stray racing pigeons ...

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 ...

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

In 2018, almost two thirds of vets reported treating animals affected by hot weather and half of vets treated animals for heatstroke. Please make sure you know how to keep animals safe in hot weather.

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It is illegal to perform ear cropping in UK, however it is not illegal to sell or import ear-cropped dogs, and it's not a specific offence to send dogs abroad to be cropped. We’re calling on the ...

With extreme heat warnings in place this week, if you have any concerns that a pet is suffering from a heat-related condition, speak to your vet immediately. With red and amber warnings for extreme ...

The White Paper sets out major changes to how veterinary services will be delivered in the UK. This is a pivotal moment for the profession and these changes will have a significant impact on our daily ...

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has issued a statement in response to a new BBC report examining the UK’s gender pay gap. It has revealed that eight out of ten firms pay men more than women ...