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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

The case was identified on a farm in Dumfries and Galloway as part of routine control measures. A single case of classical Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) has been confirmed in a cow on a farm ...

There has been a concerning rise in Bluetongue (BTV) cases in sheep and cattle in England and Wales, especially in the South West, with a case now also identified in Scotland. Our members are ...

A new report from the House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee is calling for a ban on ‘off the shelf and unchecked online sales’ of pet parasiticides to treat flea and ticks amid ...

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has opened a consultation and published more details on the new requirements which will come into force for vet business later this year. Whilst we'll ...

First Minister of Wales Rhun ap Iorwerth and Cabinet Minister for Rural Resilience and Sustainability Llyr Gruffydd were among the high-profile guests who joined us at BVA’s annual Welsh Dinner, held ...

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 ...