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 ...

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 ...

We've worked tirelessly to ensure the CMA undertook its investigation with the full understanding of the complexities and nuances of delivering veterinary services in the UK today. We challenged the ...

Want to connect with other graduate vets in your local area, share your career experiences, and benefit from the knowledge and support of the wider young vet community? BVA’s Young Vet Network (YVN) ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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