What does #ArtificialIntelligence mean for farm vets and animal welfare? Our #BVACongress panel discussion at London Vet Show next week will explore the benefits and pitfalls of the AI revolution. Find out more ⬇️ www.bva.co.uk/news-and-blo...

How could the CMA’s provisional decision affect your practice, clients and animals? Join us tomorrow for a webinar and live Q&A with BVA President @robthevet.bsky.social & Senior Vice President Liz Mullineaux. Free for BVA members. Book your spot now: mybva.bva.co.uk/ems-event-ca...

What does a day in the life of a farm vet look like? From disease testing sheep & fertility testing dairy cows to treating sick calves & meeting with farmers to discuss forage shortages, no two days are alike. Follow vet Ed Bailey at George Farm Vets as he visits farms in Wiltshire. #InSafeHands

Did you catch our #YoungVetOfTheYear winner Leah Hunter on BBC Breakfast today? Watch the Orkney vet talk about her work spanning mixed practice and wildlife rescue (from 24:12) 👉 ow.ly/W3LU50Xn67p The award is kindly supported by Zoetis UK. #InSafeHands

9 in 10 vets agree with the @cmagovuk.bsky.social position that vet practices should be regulated. Join us at #BVACongress at London Vet Show for a hot topic session on what the reform of the #VeterinarySurgeonsAct could look like. Find out more- ow.ly/GKUi50Xn2On #BVAVetVoice

The CMA provisional decision could reshape how veterinary services are delivered. Join our free webinar next week, hosted by BVA President Rob Williams and Senior Vice President Liz Mullineaux, on what it'd mean for vets, practices, clients & animals. mybva.bva.co.uk/ems-event-ca...

With new #BirdFlu cases detected across the UK & housing measures in force in parts of England, a reminder that strict #biosecurity remains vital. If you're a poultry keeper, contact your vet if you've any concerns about the health & welfare of your flock. www.farminguk.com/News/avian-f...

⚠️We've updated our advice on spot-on flea treatments Spot-on flea products should not be used on pets who're likely to swim or be bathed after treatment, to avoid contaminating rivers & lakes. Talk to your vet about alternatives. More info 👇 #GreenTeamVet www.bva.co.uk/news-and-blo...

Our third and final webinar exploring #VeterinarySurgeonsAct reform will take place on Thursday 30 October. Join @robthevet.bsky.social, Liz Mullineaux and Tim Parkin for a discussion and a chance to pose your questions. Register here 👉 mybva.bva.co.uk/ems-event-ca...

Join BVA's Big Conversation – a profession-wide survey designed to understand your challenges, and to shape the future of veterinary work across the UK. The survey should take no more than 10 minutes to complete. Take part here 👉 www.research.net/r/bvamm25s

"For change to succeed, we need the whole profession to be united." At the BVA Northern Ireland Dinner in Stormont last night, BVA President @robthevet.bsky.social called on #TeamVet to unite behind much-needed reform of the #VeterinarySurgeonsAct. Read more 👇 www.bva.co.uk/news-and-blo...

"You can’t aspire to be what you can’t see." Animal Aspirations President and @royalvetcollege.bsky.social student Shreevarshini Mandradiar shares why representation and access matter in veterinary medicine. #BlackHistoryMonth www.bva.co.uk/news-and-blo...

Delighted to see the #PuppySmugglingBill sail through to its third reading in the House of Lords! Thanks to vet Lord Trees @UKHouseofLords for sponsoring it in the House & to #TeamVet for contributing your voices to help us get this crucial legislation close to the finish line.

Wishing a joyous and light-filled Diwali to all #TeamVet and veterinary nursing colleagues who are celebrating today! #HappyDiwali

We are thrilled that Professor Andrew Cunningham, our Deputy Director of Science, has received the BVA Advancement of Veterinary Science Award for his exceptional contributions to veterinary medicine and wildlife veterinary science 🏆 Find out more: bit.ly/4hfc5O1 @britishvets.bsky.social

"At first glance, there’s lots of positives in the CMA’s provisional decision that both vets & pet owners will welcome." Read our statement on @cmagovuk.bsky.social's provisional decision following its market investigation into veterinary services for household pets. www.bva.co.uk/news-and-blo...

(1/4) There’s been a lot of misunderstanding and misinformation circulating regarding the Competition and Markets Authority’s distribution of its Provisional Decision Report.

After falling in love with the landscape and farming community of South Wales, our #YoungVetOfTheYear finalist Rosemary Charnley combined her two passions - veterinary care & bovine nutrition - into a career supporting farmers. Read her blog: www.bva.co.uk/news-and-blo...

A tortoise with conjunctivitis? It's just another day in the office for vets at @marwellzoo.bsky.social! #InSafeHands

Orkney vet Leah Hunter shares her journey from being an Edinburgh graduate to BVA #YoungVetOfTheYear finalist, balancing mixed practice, wildlife rescue, and a love of seal pups. www.bva.co.uk/news-and-blo...

What are the issues that impact veterinary recruitment and retention? Join us for four in-depth conversations that will tackle key themes uncovered through the #GreatWorkplacesByBVA accreditation scheme, beginning tomorrow with a focus on mentoring. www.bva.co.uk/news-and-blo...

Our second 'Reforming the #VeterinarySurgeonsAct' webinar takes place at 7pm tomorrow, 30 September. Register here to join 👉 ow.ly/FLfw50WVTWv

"We've got the vaccine, let's use it." As #bluetongue movement restrictions ease, BVA Scottish Branch Senior Vice President Gareth Hateley spoke to BBC Farming Today to urge farmers to vaccinate their animals against the disease. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... 🔊 From 10.26

Welcome to #VetSchool! 🎉 Welcome weeks are kicking off at vet schools across the country, and we’ve been on the road visiting many #VetsInTheMaking. If you're a first-year student, make sure you sign up for a year of free membership 👉 ow.ly/EMZ750X0LC7 📸 University of Surrey

Hear directly from Defra at the next session in our 'Reforming the #VeterinarySurgeonsAct' webinar series. 🕖 7pm 📅 Tuesday 30 September 🔗 Register here 👉 ow.ly/FLfw50WVTWv

Congrats to the BVA #YoungVetOfTheYearAward finalists! Early-career vets Jade Urquhart-Gilmore, Leah Hunter & Rosemary Charnley have been named as finalists for this year's prestigious award, sponsored by Zoetis. Read about their inspiring work and achievements ⬇️ www.bva.co.uk/news-and-blo...

Environmental #sustainability is personally important to 93% of vets. #GreenTeamVet Along with Vet Sustain , we've created a handy new resource to help you support your clients to reduce their pet’s carbon pawprint. Take a look ⬇️ www.bva.co.uk/news-and-blo...

Ahead of the 2026 Scottish Parliament elections, we've published a new manifesto calling on Scotland’s political parties to prioritise support for veterinary education and legislation on vital animal welfare issues in their party manifestos. Find out more ⬇️ www.bva.co.uk/news-and-blo...

Catch up on your reading with the September issue of In Practice @Vet_Record 👉 ow.ly/cvUH50WWWXn Inside are articles on clinical examinations of ewes & rams, epizootic haemorrhagic disease viruses in deer, and an update on feline soft tissue sarcomas, among other topics.

Spend a day with a vet at @marwellzoo.bsky.social! From rodents to rhinos, there's always someone to look after. #InSafeHands

The programme for #BVACongress at London Vet Show is out! Join us for sessions exploring the potential outcomes & impact of the CMA review, #VeterinarySurgeonsAct reform, artificial intelligence in farm veterinary work, and more. www.bva.co.uk/news-and-blo...

Ahead of the 2026 @SeneddWales elections, we're urging the new Welsh Govt to address vet workforce issues in rural areas by making vets central to delivery of their animal health & welfare policies & incentivising job creation. See our Welsh manifesto asks ⬇️ www.bva.co.uk/news-and-blo...

A new parliamentary report on #biosecurity flags huge concerns over illegal meat imports. We're calling on Govt to urgently develop a national strategy to close border biosecurity gaps & protect the UK from devastating diseases like #AfricanSwineFever. Read more ⬇️ www.bva.co.uk/news-and-blo...

"You’re teaching when you guide a student through a blood draw, explain a diagnosis, or support a colleague through an ethical dilemma." @uclan.ac.uk lecturer Louise Dingley writes how veterinary professionals educate & shape the profession beyond the classroom. www.bva.co.uk/news-and-blo...

Heard the latest episode of the #VRPodcast @Vet_Record? Tune in for a discussion on the recent controversial neutering guidance from #WSAVA, including a perspective from rehoming organisations. Listen on Apple below or Spotify: ow.ly/rp9H50WKi0G podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...

#Bluetongue rules are changing in Wales. Some movement restrictions for BTV-3 vaccinated animals moving from the restricted zone into Wales will be eased from 21 September. Learn more 👇 ruminanthw.org.uk/latest-bluet...

The genetics of obesity- can an old dog teach us new tricks? At this year's #BVACongress Wooldridge Memorial Lecture at London Vet Show, Prof. Giles Yeo will share the results & ramifications of his ground-breaking research into the genetic role of obesity. Find out more: ow.ly/2vZr50WEt3T

Big changes are coming. From the CMA investigation to the reform of the #VeterinarySurgeonsAct, we’re working hard on the issues shaping our profession. Not a BVA member? Join our mailing list to stay up to date with our news, campaigns & lobbying 👉 mybva.bva.co.uk/sign-up-for-...

#DidYouKnow last year we responded to 17 consultations on behalf of our members?   From sustainable farming and licensing of #AnimalWelfare establishments to the CMA investigation, we’ve been working hard to ensure your voice is heard.   Catch up here👉 www.bva.co.uk/take-action/...

“If enacted & enforced as intended, there should be positive animal welfare outcomes." Great to see the Animal Sentience Committee support the #PuppySmugglingBill in their letter to EFRA Committee, with a nod to BVA's campaign on the issue. #CutTheCrop @dannychambers.bsky.social t.co/Li2DhQIovP

The UK #VeterinarySurgeonsAct dates back to 1966 and is no longer fit for purpose. This is your opportunity to get informed and influence what new legislation could look like. Join us at 7pm, Wednesday 3 September for the first in a three-part webinar series. To register 👉 ow.ly/bkws50WILkB

For #WorldPhotographyDay, a BVA HQ staff favourite! Titled 'A Gentle Touch', this incredible photo shows the tiny hand of a ring-tailed lemur gently grasping a vet’s finger while recovering from anaesthesia. #InSafeHands 📸 Sam Price, BVA Veterinary Photographer of the Year 2023 finalist

"Efforts to ease trade shouldn't come at the expense of the UK’s human and animal health & welfare." Following the suspension of extra border checks ahead of the UK-EU deal, we've raised concerns over serious implications for the UK’s biosecurity. ⬇️ www.bva.co.uk/news-and-blo...

Little Yogi had to be extracted from a brick he'd got his head stuck in. The brilliant team at Clyde Vet Group used a combination of muscle relaxant and lubricant to ease him back out safely. Great work from the vet team! 👏 #InSafeHands vettimes.com/news/vets/sm...

Good luck to everyone receiving their #ALevelResults today! 🌟 If your next step is vet school, we’re so excited to welcome you to the profession as you begin your journey as a #VetInTheMaking. #WeAreBVA #ALevels2025

🎓 Huge congratulations to @LivUni Vet School Class of 2025! Welcome you to #TeamVet. If you haven't already, make sure you pre-order your grad gift (personalised scrub hat or BVA beanie!) 👉 www.surveymonkey.com/r/JHB3PSH 📸 Courtesy Alexandra and Norman-Dupuy #WeAreBVA

⚠️ Heatstroke can be fatal for pets, but acting quickly can save lives. Do you know the early signs of heatstroke & what to do in an emergency? [Hint: Use cold water to bring down your pet's body temperature, then head to the nearest vet] bva.co.uk/news-and-blo... @metoffice.gov.uk

"We were looking for practical outcomes to ensure that we’re providing a safe & supportive working environment.” Read on to see how Thrums Vets have benefitted from a #GreatWorkplaces by BVA Silver accreditation. www.bva.co.uk/great-workpl...

From routine checks to surgical emergencies, vet teams in small animal practices are always on their toes. We're pleased to be at Mandeville Veterinary Hospital in Northolt today, taking a peek behind the scene at all that goes into keeping our pets healthy. #InSafeHands #TeamVet

Choosing the right cat food can be confusing - especially with so many marketing claims out there. This #InternationalCatDay, we’re cutting through the noise with expert answers to your most common diet questions. Read our FAQs 👉 ow.ly/5Vp250WBrLH