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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
On 17 November, the final changes to the Veterinary Medicines Regulations (VMRs) will come into force. These were passed in Parliament earlier this year as part of the Veterinary Medicines (Amendment ...
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 ...
All members of Team Vet are invited to sign up for a free to the British Veterinary Association’s (BVA) new webinar series, ...
The animal welfare issues to be debated at this year’s Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF) Discussion Forum have been revealed. Tackling extreme breeding practices; the economics of farm animal welfare; ...
We’re calling for collective action to improve the health and welfare of brachycephalic (or flat-faced) dogs, such as English bulldogs, French bulldogs, and pugs. There's been an explosion in the use ...
This blog explores the role of veterinary workplaces in environmental sustainability and how our new Net zero report can help inspire change. Net zero means total greenhouse gas emissions are equal to ...
Paula Boyden, Veterinary Director at Dogs Trust and recipient of the prestigious BVA Outstanding Service Award (Chiron Award) 2024, reflects on the extensive contributions she has made to pet health ...
In this new blog, vet Matt Jackson-Smith, who stars in Channel 5’s show The Yorkshire Vet, warns pet owners about the dangers of festive fare to help avoid Christmas chaos and emergency trips to the ...