From autumn 2026, new measures impacting both companion animal and mixed animal first opinion practices, some referral centres, out of hours provides and crematoria, will come into force.

With temperatures set to hit 30 degrees Celsius this Bank Holiday weekend, we are advising dog owners to stick to early ...

T hree early career vets h ave been shortlisted for the prestigious BVA Young Vet of the Year 2026, sponsored by Zoetis. Now ...

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has created a range of practical resources to help vets and vet practices get ready ...

Ahead of the BVA Live Hot Topic debate on potential limited licensure and future loss of omnipotential, BVA Junior Vice President Dr. Gwen Rees writes about the critical value of mixed practice vets.

Whether you visited our stand, took time out in our Members’ Lounge, joined the debate at BVA Congress, or pondered your next steps in our Career Development theatre, we’re glad you spent some of your ...

The Canine Health Schemes (CHS), delivered by the British Veterinary Association (BVA) and The Royal Kennel Club (RKC), are inviting veterinary professionals, dog breeders, and dog owners to take part ...

The Dangerous Dogs Act (1991) was introduced in the UK following a series of serious, and in some cases fatal, dog attacks on humans. The Act has been widely discredited for failing to address the ...

Part of being a member of BVA is having the opportunity to have your voice heard. The combination of our long history of veterinary expertise and the size and strength of our community means we’re in ...

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 ...

The BVA Awards are back for 2026, bigger and better than ever. We’re celebrating outstanding vets and veterinary teams from across the profession who are making a real difference to people, animals ...