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 ...

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 ...

The BBC has been hearing from vets, animal charities and pet owners and is reporting that increasing cost of vet care is having a negative impact on animal welfare, with owners delaying taking their ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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’re also asking key stakeholders such as pet vendors and the UK governments to play their part by: Vendors - making sure that hutches for sale can sufficiently house two or more rabbits and meet the ...

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 ...

William Brookes. Will is a small animal vet based in Warwickshire working in primary care practice. Graduating from Nottingham Vet School, he has volunteered with the BVA since 2022, including with ...

As new guidance on prescription requirements for antimicrobial drugs comes into force, we've created some useful resources to help our members inform their clients. This includes a poster and leaflet ...

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