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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

We've published practical resources to support members to use artificial intelligence technologies in the workplace effectively, safely and ethically. We've published a suite of practical resources to ...

New employment support service for BVA members: practical, one-to-one support from an experienced HR consultant who’ll take the time to understand your situation and help you take the next step with ...

Professor Sir Jonathan Van-Tam, former Deputy Chief Medical Officer for England during the Covid-19 pandemic, will deliver this year’s prestigious Wooldridge Memorial Lecture at BVA Congress, held at ...

Locum vets enjoy flexibility, independence, and often higher earning potential than their salaried counterparts. The ability to choose when, where, and how they work is one of the profession's ...

Our new President Gwen Rees sets out her vision for the association year and the big issues we’ll be tackling. There are several major areas of work for BVA this year. My presidential theme is A ...

Through policy development, political lobbying and public campaigning, we’ll address your concerns, seize opportunities and ...

In 2022, Hannah Hunt was named BVA Young Vet of the Year in recognition of her passion for veterinary medicine and exceptional dedication to her work as a mixed practice vet. Working across farm ...