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29-Nov-22

Red Tractor has appointed James Russell as an Independent Director to the Assured Food Standards (AFS) board. He is a Fellow of the Royal college of Veterinary Surgeons, and a former president of the British Veterinary Association (BVA).

15-Nov-22

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10-Nov-22

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the publication of two new reports that show impressive overall reductions in the sale and use of veterinary antibiotics on farms and the work that has gone into achieving this. The UK is now one of the lowest users of this class of drugs in Europe.

01-Nov-22

As part of Defra’s new Animal Health & Welfare Pathway in England, SCOPS is supporting the option for sheep farmers to carry out a worming treatment check for their flock.

01-Nov-22

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is seeking seven vets from across the UK to join BVA Council, to help inform and shape the organisation’s policies for the next three years

19-Oct-22

David Wilson became the new President of the Sheep Veterinary Society during the Autumn Conference held in Penrith from 17th to 19th October 2022.

 

18-Oct-22

Avian influenza Prevention Zone has been declared across Great Britain making it a legal requirement for all bird keepers to follow strict biosecurity measures

 

30-Sep-22

Outstanding veterinary professionals recognised with prestigious BVA awards at the association’s annual Members’ Day .

The British Veterinary Association’s Members’ Day took place at Clare College in Cambridge today (Thursday 29 September 2022). This is an annual event which includes an awards ceremony and the election of BVA’s President, Senior Vice President and Junior Vice President.

18-Sep-22

It is with great sadness that I report the passing of Michael Clarkson.

 

06-Sep-22

BVA responding to the news that Liz Truss MP has been elected new leader of the Conservative party and Prime Minster.

01-Sep-22

The Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF), the British Veterinary Association’s (BVA) charity, is calling for researchers to submit funding bids for research projects that will enable the veterinary and animal welfare community to better understand the long-term impacts of breeding on animal welfare.

12-Aug-22

The BVA Young Vet of the Year award in partnership with Zoetis highlights the outstanding work of young vets who are making a significant contribution whether in their workplace or the wider veterinary community. It aims to share and celebrate an exceptional young vet who leads, inspires, and goes above and beyond what is expected of them early on in their career.

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The SVS is the leading UK professional society who specialise in sheep health and welfare.

In joining our society you can expect information and support relating to sheep veterinary care including: access to our private members forum, and support from veterinarians experts for their interest and knowledge in sheep related care.

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