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British Veterinary Association (BVA) is the voice of vets in the UK. #TeamVet #AnimalHealth #AnimalWelfare Also find us at https://nitter.cf/t.co/3Os8eXrnJk
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BVA members: your exclusive early access is here! 🎉
You can now register for #BVALive 2027 (11–12 March) - for a limited time, you can apply for an educational bursary covering the full cost of your BVA Live ticket (worth £299 + VAT).
Book now: rfg.circdata.com/publish/BVA…
Join us for our Autumn #GreatWorkplaces Community event, where Paul Horwood, BVA Veterinary Leader Award 2026 winner, will share his expertise. We’ll also spotlight Wilbury Vets, a silver accredited practice.
Date: Wednesday 30 Sept.
Time: 1–1.55pm
mybva.bva.co.uk/ems-event-ca…
The Government has announced changes to testing and reporting suspected #bluetongue cases in England from today.
We're pleased that some of our initial questions about the changes and how they will affect vets have been addressed.
bva.co.uk/news-and-blog/news…
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We do have concerns about the possible unintended consequences of the changes to #bluetongue testing.
We'll closely monitor their impact on our members & their clients, as well as any increased risk to disease surveillance, and will keep you informed of any further updates.
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#TeamVet: The Government is planning imminent changes to #bluetongue testing and reporting in England.
Join their webinar this evening for more information and to ask any questions:
When: 6-7pm today
Join here: teams.microsoft.com/meet/348…
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We'll be going over the detail of the proposed changes to #bluetongue testing and reporting in England to better understand their impact on vets and farmers and will share further updates with our members soon. #BTV
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For Pet Health and Wellness campaign in the @guardian, our President @RobWillvet shares why it’s important to tailor parasiticide use to pets' needs to help protect the environment.
Read the article: healthawareness.co.uk/?p=432…
Great workplaces don’t happen by chance.
Join us for a free webinar on Monday 21 September, featuring silver-accredited Thrums Vets and Westport Veterinary Clinic, one of the first UK practices to gain #GreatWorkplaces Accreditation.
Book your spot: mybva.bva.co.uk/ems-event-ca…
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Don’t miss the next #BattleBluetongue webinar on 9 September (5-6pm).
Chaired by @NatBeefAssocCEO, hear directly from Scottish Government, vets and industry experts including QMS on the latest disease situation and key information.
ahdb.org.uk/events/bluetongu…
What can Great Workplaces by BVA help your organisation achieve?
For Thrums Vets, who achieved Silver accreditation, the goal was simple — to ensure staff feel happy coming to work so they can provide the highest standard of care for clients & pets.
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What does a day in the life of a #farmvet look like?
From disease testing sheep and fertility testing dairy cows to treating sick calves, no two days are alike.
Follow vet Ed Bailey at The George Farm Vets as he visits farms in and around Malmesbury, Wiltshire. #InSafeHands
Join Dr Freya Rooke @trainingVDS and our Sr. Vice President Liz Mullineaux for a webinar on how clearer systems, stronger communication and a positive speak-up culture can support safer patient care.
#CPD #GreatWorkplaces
mybva.bva.co.uk/ems-event-ca…
NEW DATE: Join the Southeast YVN for a free, in-person session on airway management in veterinary anaesthesia.
Explore the good, the bad & the common pitfalls of everyday techniques, from facemasks to endotracheal tubes & supra-glottic devices.
To book: lnkd.in/et6kFCWq
Amazing achievement, Twa Auld Vets!
Our members, retired vets Frank Stephen and Andrew Rafferty, successfully walked the 192-mile Coast-to-Coast path to raise over £17,000 for Alzheimer Scotland.
johnogroat-journal.co.uk/new…
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The next #BattleBluetongue webinar is 2 Sept, 5-6pm.
Sign up to hear about:
- practical treatment considerations for affected animals
- what experts are seeing in the field
- what key actions livestock keepers can take
Plus live Q&A
Register here: ahdb.org.uk/events/bluetongu…
Why did Thrums Vets sign-up for the #GreatWorkplacesByBVA accreditation scheme?
The practice wanted a clearer understanding of staff experience to better support wellbeing, retention & client outcomes.
Register your interest in #GreatWorkplaces: mybva.bva.co.uk/great-workpl…
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Reported a suspected case of #bluetongue? Here's what happens next. Our Veterinary Head of Outbreak Delivery explains the process from reporting to results, and how you can help avoid delays. Further info: gov.uk/government/news/bluet…
@NFUtweets @BritishVets @natsheep @natbeefassoc
With the large volumes of samples currently being sent for #bluetongue testing, @APHAgovuk is reminding all farm vets to follow the @Pirbright_Inst packing and labelling guidance.
An overview of the sample submission guidance can be found here: bva.co.uk/news-and-blog/news…
Fit to breed?
Join our #BVACongress session with @AWF_VETS at @VetShow to explore new canine health assessments, what they tell us about breeding decisions, and where uncertainty remains.
📅 19 November 2026
⏰ 12:00 - 13:00
"The negative language & stark design of the proposed client notice about medication & written prescriptions isn't neutral or factual"
We've raised concerns over the proposed text on the poster & flyers in our joint response to the @CMAgovUK consultation.
bva.co.uk/news-and-blog/news…
