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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Joint BVA, RCVS and BVNA UK parliamentary event draws cross-political party support for reform of outdated Veterinary Surgeons Act. In a major milestone for our ongoing campaign to reform outdated ...

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 ...