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 are a number of issues associated with the disbudding of goat kids. The need to achieve an effective block of 4 nerves places a real risk of a toxic local anaesthetic overdose in a high-risk ...

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 ...

Vendors - making sure that hutches for sale can sufficiently house two or more rabbits and meet the minimum recommended measurements for suitable shelter. UK Governments - stipulating that vendors ...

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, ...

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 ...

When, who and how to report to the competent authorities if you suspect the illegal importation of pets in Northern Ireland 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 Animal & Plant Health Agency has produced the following posters to help veterinary professionals recognise the signs of Bluetongue virus (BTV-3) in sheep and cattle.

BVA is a key stakeholder on animal health and welfare, public health, and other veterinary matters. We work with our members and specialist divisions to respond to consultations from government ...

Graduating from the University of Liverpool in 2016 Guy first started work as a mixed practitioner in the Yorkshire before switching to small animals full time just before covid. During covid he ...

Responsibility for health and safety on farms is the landowner’s, but there are steps that vets can take to protect themselves in the event of protester activity. This short guide covers planning ...