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BVA has responded to the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) potential remedies working paper published today, which ...
Perthshire vet Vivienne Mackinnon has been named British Veterinary Association (BVA) Scottish Branch President following its ...
New joint policy position on the use of farrowing crates published with the Pig Veterinary Society alongside new statistics ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
The hunt is on! Do you know an inspirational young or early career vet? Nominate them now! We're calling for animal owners and the veterinary professional to nominate exceptional candidates for this ...