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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Companionship is extremely important for the health and welfare of pet rabbits. Traditionally, rabbits are prey animals that live in colonies in the wild for ‘safety in numbers’. This social instinct ...

In 2024, we launched our Net zero report, developed in collaboration with Vet Sustain. This report provides guidance for everyone working in veterinary workplaces on how to contribute to tackling ...

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 ...

BVA convened the Companion Animal Feeding Working Group (CAFWG) to develop its position on diet choices for cats and dogs, addressing nutrition, animal welfare (including production animal), ...

As animals have more acute hearing than humans, many show stress, fear, or even phobia responses to loud and high-pitched noises. Loud and high-pitched fireworks can cause stress or fear responses ...

In 2018, almost two thirds of vets reported treating animals affected by hot weather and half of vets treated animals for heatstroke. Please make sure you know how to keep animals safe in hot weather.

Whether you’re currently going through some of the more testing menopause and perimenopause symptoms or you’re here to get guidance as a manager on how to best help your team navigate this life stage, ...