Veterinary Medicines Regulations update. 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 ...

Find an eye panellist near you. We have 38 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 ...

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 ...

The Canine Health Schemes (CHS), established by the British Veterinary Association (BVA) and the Kennel Club, works with expert veterinary surgeons t o offer dog health screening schemes for a number ...

By law, owners are not allowed to show dogs docked in dog shows where the public pay to enter, unless they are demonstrating working ability. In 2017, Scotland reversed a decade-old ban on tail ...

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 ...

Learn about how elbow screening can help prevent elbow dysplasia, a condition that can have a serious effect on the health, behaviour and welfare of dogs. The Elbow Dysplasia Scheme was established by ...

In Practice is one of our most popular member benefits. The journal provides CPD and regular updates on clinical developments, with peer-reviewed articles covering all species. Plus, our large online ...

BVA's policy position on UK sustainable finfish aquaculture. The veterinary profession has a crucial key role to play, and all veterinary surgeons should be able to articulate the contributions that ...

Phoebe McCarter, Veterinary Advisor in the Field Epidemiology team within Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) and mixed practice vet, has been named British Veterinary Association Welsh Branch ...

Glue traps are used to catch rodents, usually mice or rats. Non-drying glue is placed on a board so that they are unable to escape as their fur or limbs get stuck to the glue. We're concerned that ...

Brucella canis is a bacterium which causes canine brucellosis, an infectious disease which mainly affects dogs, but can also infect humans.. The UK was previously considered free of B. canis, but in ...