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 ...

Providing you with professional resources, exclusive to members 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 ...

There are a number of issues associated with the disbudding of goat kids. The need to achieve an effective block of 4 nerves places a real risk of a toxic local anaesthetic overdose in a high-risk ...

When, who and how to report to the competent authorities if you suspect the illegal importation of pets in Scotland. Veterinary surgeons can often be the first to suspect that an animal may have been ...

BVA working groups bring together veterinary professionals to review, devise, and create responses to specific policy and ethical areas within the veterinary sector. Take a look at our current working ...

The Animal & Plant Health Agency has produced the following posters to help veterinary professionals recognise the signs of Bluetongue virus (BTV-3) in sheep and cattle.

Thanks to everyone who participated in the BVA Congress session, in association with MSD Animal Health, on Friday 18 November at London Vet Show 2022. Discussions centred around how to effectively ...

BVA is calling on all political parties to sign up to key pledges to enhance animal health and welfare, support the veterinary profession, and protect public health. New primary legislation that ...

Legal support. As a BVA member, you can access the BVA legal helpline 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to speak to a team of specialist legal advisors about any professional or personal subject. >> ...

Vets have a vital role to play in helping to make their workplaces and communities more environmentally friendly. They bring a great mix of experience and knowledge to conversations around ...