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Sheep industry launches welfare strategy

Sheep industry launches welfare strategy

The strategy will focus on elements of sheep welfare including lameness and pain management. Five-year plan aims to improve sheep...

XL bully owners can now apply for exemption

XL bully owners can now apply for exemption

The transition period will run until 31 January 2024. Transition period has started before ban comes into force. Owners of...

Vet groups urge new minister to reform Veterinary Surgeons Act

Vet groups urge new minister to reform Veterinary Surgeons Act

Steve Barclay has taken over at Defra from Thérèse Coffey. BVA and BVNA are looking forward to working with new...

Industry Editor
Vets gather to honour Des Thompson

Vets gather to honour Des Thompson

“There are not enough words to really explain how much Des has given to vets, nurses, students, owners, and pets...

Industry Editor
Lost echidna rediscovered in Indonesia

Lost echidna rediscovered in Indonesia

“Attenborough’s long-beaked echidna has the spines of a hedgehog, the snout of an anteater, and the feet of a mole”...

Wildlife Editor
Experts to discuss ‘dangerous’ dogs at LVS

Experts to discuss ‘dangerous’ dogs at LVS

The Japanese Tosa is one of the breeds banned under the Dangerous Dogs Act. BVA panel will include the only...