British Veterinary Association

Open letter: UK veterinary associations call for Cambridge University to reject closure of vet school calling the recommendation ‘premature, flawed and short-sighted’

The British Veterinary Association (BVA), which represents more than 19,000 vets and vet students across the UK, has ...
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Non-traditional companion animals

Non-traditional companion animals (NTCAs) can have exacting husbandry requirements, and complex social, cognitive, and nutritional needs, which may make them more challenging to keep as pets. There ...
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BVA calls for open-minded approach to AI use but cautions technology must support, not replace, vet expertise

To help tackle this, BVA has developed a helpful risk pyramid that classifies the risks of some of the more common or ...
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Artificial Intelligence in the Veterinary Profession

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in all its forms is rapidly becoming a major new tool in the veterinary profession. The potential benefits of using AI effectively are huge, helping us provide even better ...
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Becoming Junior Vice President: Could you do it?

BVA Day each September is a special day of celebration, not least because this is the day the newly elected Junior Vice President (JVP) steps into their role. For Rob Williams, current BVA President, ...
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BVA raises serious concerns as Cambridge University vet school faces renewed uncertainty

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has learnt that the University of Cambridge is considering the future of its undergraduate degree course in veterinary medicine. The news comes just weeks ...
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Massive win for animal welfare as new vet-backed law set to clamp down on puppy smuggling

After a long and sustained campaign by BVA, the Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill has received Royal Assent to become law. The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has hailed the ...
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Keep mince pies out of reach of pets to avoid emergency vet visits this Christmas

Vets are warning pet owners to keep mince pies and Christmas puddings out of paw’s reach over the festive period as more than three quarters report treating dogs for toxic ingestion after eating ...
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Competition watchdog’s vet medicines proposals ‘unreasonable’ and ‘ineffective’

BVA publishes full response to Competition and Markets Authority’s ‘provisional decision’ following vet market investigation The British Veterinary Association (BVA), which represents more than 19,000 ...
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Why early IMR is a game-changer for vet students

This blog shares Eve Keeley's first-year experience as a University of Lancashire veterinary student, highlighting the unique advantage of starting Intramural Rotations from year one, comparing it to ...
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Conversations around everyday ethical challenges in small animal practice (in association with AWF)

Caroline Allen, Chief Veterinary Officer of the RSPCA and one of the trustees of BVA’s charity The Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF), introduces a special BVA Congress session taking place at this ...