BVA also calls for ban on the importation of eggs, liquid and powdered eggs from caged systems in use in other countries.

BVA convened the Companion Animal Feeding Working Group (CAFWG) to develop its position on diet choices for cats and dogs, addressing nutrition, animal welfare (including production animal), ...

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 ...

Sustainable animal agriculture is defined as animal agriculture carried out in a way that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability to meet the needs of the future. Global ...

We’ve joined forces with BSAVA and BVZS to spread the word on the importance of providing companionship for pet rabbits. We’re also doing our own bit of myth busting by encouraging owners not to house ...

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 ...

As new guidance on prescription requirements for antimicrobial drugs comes into force, we've created some useful resources to help our members inform their clients. This includes a poster and leaflet ...

What are Chiari malformation and syringomyelia? Chiari malformation is characterised by a mismatch in size between the brain (which is too large) and the skull (which is too small). This may block the ...

Part of being a member of BVA is having the opportunity to have your voice heard. The combination of our long history of veterinary expertise and the size and strength of our community means we’re in ...

As the largest membership community for the veterinary profession in the UK, we champion, support, and empower more than 19,000 vets of all ages, stages, and disciplines. We’re making sure that our ...

Enriched cages were brought in to improve welfare outcomes of barren cages. However, the size of enriched cages limit laying hens' ability to express natural behaviours which raises welfare concerns.

We’ve created two toolkits to help voters in Wales and Scotland identify which political parties are prioritising animal ...