News
30th August 2019
We have welcomed the Labour Party’s renewed drive for animal sentience to be embedded in legislation.
As part of its 50-point Animal Welfare Manifesto for Government, Labour is urging the Government to embed the principle in law as quickly as...
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BVA
23rd August 2019
We are advising anyone having a barbecue this Bank Holiday Weekend to keep corn cobs and discarded kebab skewers away from inquisitive pets to avoid serious and potentially fatal injuries. The advice comes after our survey revealed that a quarter of...
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BVA
16th August 2019
New research led by academics at the University of Bristol Veterinary and Medical Schools used the 'One Health' approach to study three bacterial species in the noses of young cattle and found the carriage of the bacteria was surprisingly different...
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University of Bristol
13th August 2019
We are encouraging vets to speak to their livestock and equine clients about containment fences, helping them to ensure they’re always used responsibly and safely. The BVA position on the use of electric containment fences in livestock and horses,...
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BVA
13th August 2019
Scientists discovered thousands of microbes in cows’ stomachs which could improve meat and dairy yields, and cows’ health.
Researchers from the Roslin Institute, Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) and the Rowett Institute at the University of Aberdeen...
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University of Edinburgh
11th August 2019
The Seahorse Trust has been granted permission by a High Court Judge to proceed to a full hearing on the merits of its application for judicial review. The group has asked the court to review the lawfulness of a decision by the Secretary of State...
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A-LAW
8th August 2019
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for practicing vets to assist with their vital work enforcing the Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006
Scotland’s animal welfare charity is seeking experienced vets to help in various areas such as providing...
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Veterinary Practice
2nd August 2019
A new research project to improve the health of farmed chickens in China and reduce the risk of disease and antibiotic resistance transferring to human populations has been launched today.
The FARMWATCH project will use machine learning to find new...
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University of Nottingham
1st August 2019
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the launch of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) committee inquiry into puppy smuggling today, which will consult on tougher controls on pet imports, the impact of Lucy’s Law, and...
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BVA
1st August 2019
The Wild Animals in Circuses Act 2019, to prohibit the use of wild animals in travelling circuses, has receiced Royal Assent and is now an Act of Parliament (law).
Follow the link to read the details of the Act and its progress through parliament.
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Parliament UK