The case was identified on a farm in Dumfries and Galloway as part of routine control measures.

We have formally responded to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) consultation into the draft Substantive Order and ...

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 specialisation of breeds for desirable food production traits, such as high yield milk, meat and egg production, has created a problem of unwanted offspring in some farmed species. Many of these ...

Work experience is the short-term placement of secondary school students with employers, to provide an insight into the veterinary profession and the veterinary workplace. Students are placed with ...

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 spoke to Chase de Vere, our financial partner, about the homeownership opportunities available to our members and the options that could help make getting on the property ladder more achievable ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Canine Health Schemes (CHS), established by the British Veterinary Association (BVA) and the Royal Kennel Club, works with expert veterinary surgeons to offer dog health screening schemes for a ...

Sustainable animal agriculture is defined as animal agriculture carried out in a way that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability to meet the needs of the future. Global ...

As a Medivet vet, you are a BVA member. It's a benefit of your employment, and we're proud to have you with us. Make the most of your member benefits - check back regularly for the latest news, ...