Neutering is the best way to prevent unwanted pregnancies, in both cats and dogs. But some owners may be anxious about making this decision on behalf of their pets. They may be concerned about ...

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.

Kate Oppenheimer Kate graduated from the RVC in 2012 and began her career in mixed practice. In 2018, she moved into small animal practice and completed a PGCert in Small Animal Medicine the following ...

There is a role for new technologies and innovation in sustainable animal agriculture. For example, we should consider how breeding and genetic modification can be used in an ethically responsible way ...

BVA is a key stakeholder on animal health and welfare, public health, and other veterinary matters. We work with our members and specialist divisions to respond to consultations from government ...

Phoebe McCarter, Veterinary Advisor in the Field Epidemiology team within Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) and mixed ...

We know cat and dog owners want to keep their pets happy and healthy, but choosing the right diet for them can be hard. How do you cut through the marketing claims and biased information to choose a ...

What's the issue? The veterinary profession is operating in a rapidly changing environment. We've identified a number of major trends including: an expansion in the range of allied professionals; ...

Is a veterinary degree right for you? 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.

The aim of this Scheme is to reduce and eliminate the incidence of chiari malformation and syringomyelia in dogs. MRI scans are graded by two expert Scrutineers appointed by a BVA panel. The results ...

BVA legal helpline - we have free legal advice available to all our members. You can use it for general information on redundancy or if you feel your rights have not been upheld. BVA employment hub - ...

A veterinary agreement with the EU provides the UK with an opportunity to ensure efficient use of the veterinary workforce while ensuring high standards of animal health and welfare; and public health ...