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 ...

The aim of this Scheme is to reduce and eliminate the incidence of chiari malformation and syringomyelia in dogs. MRI scans are graded by two expert Scrutineers appointed by a BVA panel. The results ...

Veterinary waste consists of both hazardous and non-hazardous waste, all which must be segregated, classified, described, packaged, labelled, and disposed of in line with regulatory requirements.

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 ...

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 veterinary profession is operating in a rapidly changing environment. We've identified a number of major trends including: an expansion in the range of allied professionals; concerns regarding ...

A condition of Kennel Club (KC) registration is that all dog owners report the correction of any defect which alters the natural conformation of the dog, or any caesarean operation carried out on ...

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 ...

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It is illegal to perform ear cropping in UK, however it is not illegal to sell or import ear-cropped dogs, and it's not a specific offence to send dogs abroad to be cropped. We’re calling on the ...

Defra has launched a 24/7 online reporting system for the public to report dead wild birds across Great Britain. The new system has been developed in response to the ongoing Avian Influenza outbreak ...