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 ...

The BVA Research Travel Scholarship (Harry Steele-Bodger Memorial Travel Scholarship) was established in September 1953 to honour the memory of Henry W Steele-Bodger, President of the Association from ...

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, ...

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 ...

Veterinary waste consists of both hazardous and non-hazardous waste, all which must be segregated, classified, described, packaged, labelled, and disposed of in line with regulatory requirements.

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 ...

Antimicrobials (or antibiotics) are essential in veterinary and human medicine to treat disease. We need to safeguard the use of existing antimicrobials and develop new ones. Antimicrobial resistance ...

We’ve worked with colleagues at BVZS, BVPA, and BSAVA to develop guidance for veterinary professionals presented with backyard poultry or wild birds, following recent outbreaks of avian influenza ...

Recent advances in surgery and pharmaceuticals have greatly increased the treatment options available to vets. In addition, euthanasia of an animal is an important part of veterinary work. Both of ...

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.

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 ...

Whether you’re at school and planning your career path or considering changing your career later in the life, training to be a vet can be hugely rewarding. Veterinary degrees usually contain a mix of ...