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 ...

Any movement of livestock will have an impact on their health and welfare. The distances that livestock keepers move animals vary widely, from local area movements (for example to pastures, markets, ...

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 ...

With fireworks season fast approaching, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) has issued top tips to help owners protect ...

The British Veterinary Association presented the prestigious BVA Outstanding Service Award (Chiron Award) to Dr Rachel Dean at the annual BVA Awards, held on Thursday 16 October at BVA HQ in London.

The British Veterinary Association presented the BVA Advancement of Veterinary Science Award (Dalrymple-Champneys Cup and Medal) to Dr Andrew Cunningham at the annual BVA Awards, held on Thursday 16 ...

The British Veterinary Association presented the BVA Animal Health and Welfare Overseas Award (J.Trevor Blackburn Award) to ...

Dr Leah Hunter MRCVS has been named the British Veterinary Association’s (BVA) Young Vet of the Year for 2025. The ...

The winners of the British Veterinary Association Wellbeing Awards were announced at the annual BVA Awards, held on Thursday ...