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 ...

Whistleblowing is the commonly used term for reporting on or exposing malpractice in the workplace – this could be something improper, illegal or negligent. The vast majority of veterinary surgeons ...

BVA recognises the importance of markets, informed and concerned consumers, and socially responsible retailers and caterers in creating demand and financial viability for higher standards of animal ...

This comprehensive good practice guide on veterinary medicines has been produced with the support of the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD). Created: 2007 Publisher: BVA Number of pages: 40 Format ...

When, who and how to report to the competent authorities if you suspect the illegal importation of pets in England and Wales Veterinary surgeons can often be the first to suspect that an animal may ...

All members of Team Vet are invited to sign up for a free to the British Veterinary Association’s (BVA) new webinar series, Building Great Workplaces: Practical Tips for Veterinary Teams. The series, ...

The animal welfare issues to be debated at this year’s Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF) Discussion Forum have been revealed. Tackling extreme breeding practices; the economics of farm animal welfare; ...

This blog explores the role of veterinary workplaces in environmental sustainability and how our new Net zero report can help inspire change. Net zero means total greenhouse gas emissions are equal to ...

Paula Boyden, Veterinary Director at Dogs Trust and recipient of the prestigious BVA Outstanding Service Award (Chiron Award) 2024, reflects on the extensive contributions she has made to pet health ...

BVA President Liz Mullineaux encourages vets who are keen to be a voice for their profession to consider applying to be the next BVA Junior Vice President. I’ve had a diverse veterinary career, ...

We want to celebrate veterinary workplaces that support and enhance the wellbeing of its team. The BVA Wellbeing Awards 2024 recognises veterinary workplaces that go above and beyond to support staff ...

Veterinary waste consists of both hazardous and non-hazardous waste, all which must be segregated, classified, described, packaged, labelled, and disposed of in line with regulatory requirements.