The British Veterinary Association (BVA), which represents more than 19,000 vets across the UK, has responded to the ...

Goat kids are disbudded because horns can cause injury to other goats, other livestock, goat keepers, or attending veterinary surgeons. Horns may also make goats more prone to getting caught in fences ...

2025 marks 50 years since the formation of the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe (FVE). Sean Wensley, BVA Past President and former Chair of the FVE Animal Welfare Working Group, writes on the ...

Non-traditional companion animals (NTCAs) can have exacting husbandry requirements, and complex social, cognitive, and nutritional needs, which may make them more challenging to keep as pets. There ...

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 ...

According to BVA's Voice of the Veterinary Profession survey, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a top three concern for vets, with almost half (49%) of vets listing it as the most pressing 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 ...

to prevent livestock and horses from moving into dangerous areas; to protect the public by preventing animals from straying on to roads and potentially causing an accident; to manage grass quality and ...

Work experience is the short-term placement of secondary school students with employers, to provide an insight into the veterinary profession and the veterinary workplace. Students are placed with ...

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 ...

We have 42 panellists in the UK and Ireland who can perform CHS eye examinations and issue you with an official certificate for your dog. You can book an eye examination appointment directly with a ...

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 ...