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Work experience can provide an important opportunity for a student to gain a greater understanding of the veterinary profession. This guide has been developed to help when offering work experience ...
As new guidance on prescription requirements for antimicrobial drugs comes into force, we've created some useful resources to help our members inform their clients. This includes a poster and leaflet ...
“Lots of dogs love water and won’t hesitate to dive straight in when they see a lake or go for a paddle in a pond. But toxic blue-green algae is very difficult to identify and, if ingested, can make ...
Neutering is the best way to prevent unwanted pregnancies, in both cats and dogs. But some owners may be anxious about making this decision on behalf of their pets. They may be concerned about ...
When, who and how to report to the competent authorities if you suspect the illegal importation of pets in England and Wales Veterinary surgeons can often be the first to suspect that an animal may ...
Vendors - making sure that hutches for sale can sufficiently house two or more rabbits and meet the minimum recommended measurements for suitable shelter. UK Governments - stipulating that vendors ...
Any movement of livestock will have an impact on their health and welfare. The distances that livestock keepers move animals vary widely, from local area movements (for example to pastures, markets, ...
This guide to reporting concerns and whistleblowing includes examples of situations which might cause concerns, tips for dealing with work situations, the law, unfair dismissal, and contacts for ...
The Animal & Plant Health Agency has produced the following posters to help veterinary professionals recognise the signs of Bluetongue virus (BTV-3) in sheep and cattle.
Graduating from the University of Liverpool in 2016 Guy first started work as a mixed practitioner in the Yorkshire before switching to small animals full time just before covid. During covid he ...
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) welcomes the launch of the new Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS), which commences 1 January 2026 in Wales.
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has launched a new Continuous Professional Development (CPD) library to give members easier access to high-quality CPD content.