Author Archive
Apr
Vets Warn of the Dangers of Rabies Entering Britain
The BVA remains concerned about the future of the Pet Travel Scheme (PETS). Emphasizing that the issue is not simply one of keeping rabies out of the country, speakers at the ‘PETS or pests?’ seminar discussed other dangerous parasites which are not currently endemic in the UK because of the additional protection PETS provides. Speakers [...]
Mar
Dog Breeding Discussions Held
Representatives from the Blue Cross, Companion Animal Welfare Council, Defra, Dogs Trust, Kennel Club, PDSA, Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (observers), RSPCA and the Universities Federation for Animal Welfare attended a meeting hosted by the BVA Animal Welfare Foundation (BVA AWF) last week to discuss practical solutions to the problems associated with breeding in dogs.
Mar
Vets ‘Concerned’ for Future of Pet Travel Scheme
The British Veterinary Association remains concerned about the future of the Pet Travel Scheme and believes that the current arrangements are an important tool in balancing the movement of animals with the risk of spreading zoonotic diseases.
Mar
BVA to Collaborate on Bateson Review in to Pedigree Dog Health
The BVA has today (Monday) welcomed Friday’s (27 February) announcement that the chairs of the Associate Parliamentary Group for Animal Welfare’s pedigree dog working group, Eric Martlew MP and the Independent Inquiry into Dog Breeding, Professor Sir Patrick Bateson, have agreed to work closely together to ensure both groups share important information and help each [...]
Dec
Should Animal Health be Kept at Arm’s Length From Government?
Every week we give a British Veterinary Association view on issues concerning the veterinary profession which we publish as editorial comment in The Veterinary Record. The issue this week (December 13, 2008) concerns a presentation from Defra at the BVA’s Council meeting in London last week on its consultation document on sharing the costs and [...]
