There are a number of issues associated with the disbudding of goat kids. The need to achieve an effective block of 4 nerves places a real risk of a toxic local anaesthetic overdose in a high-risk ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Providing you with professional resources, exclusive to members As a member you have free access to BVA guides, templates, resources, and posters to help keep you informed and up to date with a wide ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

Vendors - making sure that hutches for sale can sufficiently house two or more rabbits and meet the minimum recommended measurements for suitable shelter. UK Governments - stipulating that vendors ...

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, ...

With so many dog food options on the market - from traditional to new ingredients such as insects, from grain-free to meat-free, cooked or raw - choosing what's right for your dog can be overwhelming.

When, who and how to report to the competent authorities if you suspect the illegal importation of pets in Northern Ireland Veterinary surgeons can often be the first to suspect that an animal may ...