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Changes to VLA Service

The VLA has announced that on 1 October 2010, it will be introducing some important changes to its diagnostic surveillance...

Safeguarding Equine Welfare

The Animal Welfare Act is "a significant improvement " for safeguarding equine welfare, according to recent Defra-commissioned review. A review...

Vets Welcome Welsh TB Strategy

Veterinary associations have welcomed the announcement by the Welsh Assembly Government (WAG) that it will consult on a new draft...

BVD Programme in Scotland Unveiled

A £40,000 programme to eradicate bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD) from Scotland’s cattle herds has been unveiled. Cabinet Secretary for Rural...

Concern Over Animal Slaughtering

The BVA has expressed concern about the number of animals slaughtered without stunning and an increase in unnecessary suffering. Following...

BVA Appoints Chairman of VDC

Richard Bennett, chairman of the new VDC The veterinary profession is taking the lead on shaping the future of large...