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Deer farming in the UK

08 Feb 2019

Expert insight into managing farmed deer is provided in part one of a two-part article from a UK-based deer specialist

“Many animals across all classes are increasingly becoming victims of folklore husbandry”

04 Feb 2019

"Folklore husbandry” is an emerging term describing the phenomenon of unevidenced, pseudoscientific, convenience-led habit and opinion handed down from one ill-informed animal keeper to the next. Kev…

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Reviewing bovine TB control in Devon

01 Feb 2019

Views on control methods were exchanged in a meeting attended by vet Dick Sibley, TB activist Brian May and a range of professionals involved with TB control

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Changes to OCQ(V) Export modules and OV instructions in the event of a no-deal EU Exit

25 Jan 2019

There would be changes required for the movement to the EU of pet cats, dogs and ferrets and commercially traded dogs, cats and ferrets travelling under Directive 92/65/EEC (as amended) as well as oth…

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FSA slaughter survey indicates that a quarter of non-stun sheep meat is exported

15 Feb 2019

The BVA has responded to the Food Standards Agency (FSA) slaughterhouse survey, which has been released following pressure from BVA and other industry groups to make the information public

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Veterinary Nurses Council will increase CPD referrals for non-compliant veterinary nurses

14 Feb 2019

At the RCVS Veterinary Nurses (VN) Council’s meeting on Wednesday 6 February, members decided to expedite the referral process for VNs who have not complied with their continuing professional developm…

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Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists and The Royal Veterinary College call for public support in vital CRGV research

13 Feb 2019

Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists and The RVC, along with Bayer Animal Health, are asking vets across the country to report suspected cases of CRGV (Alabama rot)

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BVA calls for a holistic view of animal welfare during live transport

12 Feb 2019

As the political appetite for improvements to live animal transport increases, the BVA urges the government to put welfare at the centre of any decision-making with regards to moving livestock inside …

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Finalists for the Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2019 announced

11 Feb 2019

After a record number of nominations; Ceva Animal Health reveals its finalists for the Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2019

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BVA endorses plans for free certification training for vets