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Non-traditional companion animals

Non-traditional companion animals (NTCAs) can have exacting husbandry requirements, and complex social, cognitive, and nutritional needs, which may make them more challenging to keep as pets. There ...
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Sheep castration, tail docking, and pain management

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 ...
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BVA supports UK Government’s legislative reform proposals but raises concerns about governance

BVA has submitted its response to Defra's consultation on reform of the Veterinary Surgeons Act. In its response to the UK ...
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British Veterinary Association responds to Competition and Markets Authority final measures following investigation into UK vet services

The British Veterinary Association (BVA), which represents more than 19,000 individual vets across the UK, welcomes the ...
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BVA calls on vets to support reform of outdated veterinary legislation as Government launches proposals

The UK Government has launched a public consultation on reforming the outdated Veterinary Surgeons Act. Following years of campaigning by the British Veterinary Association (BVA), the UK Government ...
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BVA calls for open-minded approach to AI use but cautions technology must support, not replace, vet expertise

BVA launches new policy position on the use of artificial intelligence in the veterinary profession. The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has published a set of general principles for using ...
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BVA raises serious concerns as Cambridge University vet school faces renewed uncertainty

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has learnt that the University of Cambridge is considering the future of its undergraduate degree course in veterinary medicine. The news comes just weeks ...
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Keep mince pies out of reach of pets to avoid emergency vet visits this Christmas

Vets are warning pet owners to keep mince pies and Christmas puddings out of paw’s reach over the festive period as more than three quarters report treating dogs for toxic ingestion after eating ...
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British Veterinary Association responds to competition watchdog’s provisional decision and welcomes call for vet practice regulation

The British Veterinary Association (BVA), which represents more than 19,000 vets across the UK, has responded to the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) ‘provisional decision’ following its ...
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What’s next for me? Ins and outs of opening a vet practice

Thinking of opening your own practice? Our insurance partner Lloyd & Whyte breaks down everything you need to know about protecting your business and your team. If you’ve been qualified for a while, ...
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Hot summer sparks blue-green algae warning from vets

The warning follows reports of blue green algae sightings in water bodies across the UK. The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is urging pet owners to take precautions when walking dogs near ...