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 ...

How BVA shaped the outcome of the Competition and Markets Authority’s investigation into veterinary services for household ...

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 ...

The BVA Awards are back! Help us spotlight inspirational veterinary professionals and vet teams as we launch this year’s ...

We challenged the CMA when it was getting it wrong and ensured the voice of our members was heard. The result is a final set ...

We’ve joined forces with BSAVA and BVZS to spread the word on the importance of providing companionship for pet rabbits. We’re also doing our own bit of myth busting by encouraging owners not to house ...

Pet owners are increasingly opting for non-traditional diets for their cats and dogs. Our latest BVA Voice of the Veterinary Profession research showed 94% of companion animal vets have clients who ...

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 ...

Chapelfield Vets in Norwich was recognised as a 2026 Wellbeing Award winner for its commitment to supporting both its team and clients. The practice has made wellbeing part of its everyday culture and ...

Dr Anna Hewison BVM BVS MRCVS was named Young Vet of the Year 2026. Four months on, we catch up with the farm vet to find out what winning the prestigious title means to her, how it has impacted her ...