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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Great Workplaces by BVA is an innovative accreditation scheme designed to recognise and reward positive workplace culture across both clinical and non-clinical veterinary workplaces. By focusing on ...

What is Good Veterinary Workplaces - Taking Action? 'Good Veterinary Workplaces – Taking Action’ is a 40-minute webinar series hosted by BVA and VDS Training. Between January – September 2023 we ran ...

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 ...

As a member you have free access to BVA guides, templates, resources, and posters to help keep you informed and up to date with a wide range of topics related to the veterinary profession.

Castration and disbudding of calves is routinely practised throughout the cattle industry to reduce the risk of injury to both animals and their keepers, and facilitate husbandry. Disbudding and ...

We’re calling for collective action to improve the health and welfare of brachycephalic (or flat-faced) dogs, such as English bulldogs, French bulldogs, and pugs. There's been an explosion in the use ...

As animals have more acute hearing than humans, many show stress, fear, or even phobia responses to loud and high-pitched noises. Loud and high-pitched fireworks can cause stress or fear responses ...

The BVA guide to extramural studies (EMS) was produced to help you, as a student, prepare for placements and ensure that you get the most out of it. It outlines the variety of placements available, ...