British Veterinary Association - Bva

Only 3 days left to submit your image to win BVA's Veterinary Photographer of the Year 2018!
We're inviting BVA members to take part in our photo competition. In return you could win ┬Ż250 of John Lewis vouchers and the chance to get your photograph published and displayed at BVA Members' Day.
https://www.bva.co.uk/news-campaignsŌĆ”/b va-photo-competition/

Syrian beekeeping expert Dr Ryad Alsous is set to create a buzz as the keynote speaker at BVA Members' Day next month! Have you booked your spot yet?
https://www.bva.co.uk/ŌĆ”/syrian-beekeepi ng-expert-set-to-crŌĆ”/

BVA North Scotland Young Vet Network is hosting an ophthalmology session on Monday 20 August in Inverness.
It's the first event for a while so do go along if you're free. Plus there will be pizza! To find out more, join the Facebook group and remember to RSVP! https://www.facebook.com/groups/northscot landYVN/

Good luck to all students getting their A-level results today! If you're an aspiring vet, take a look at our career guidance page for all the information you need to study veterinary medicine #teamvet
https://www.bva.co.uk/Professional-develo ŌĆ”/ŌĆ”/Becoming-a-vet/

NI Farm Quality Assurance; the cornerstone of the industry
As part of BVAŌĆÖs #ChooseAssured campaign, weŌĆÖve asked the farm assurance schemes featured on our UK Farm Assurance Schemes infographic to tell us about the key features of their scheme. Here, Gillian Davis gives us a rundown of what the Northern Ireland Beef and Lamb Farm Quality Assurance Scheme means for consumers.
https://www.bva.co.uk/ŌĆ”/ni-farm-quality -assurance;-the-corŌĆ”/

AWF is looking for two new trustees to join the Board in November 2018. AWF are seeking veterinary practitioners with current experience in large animal practice and with some management experience.
https://www.animalwelfarefoundation.org.u k/ŌĆ”/become-a-trusŌĆ”/

Have you ever faced difficult situations with clients? Our upcoming CPD course will look at the skills for vets to understand clientsŌĆÖ concerns and expectations, and to achieve a genuine shared understanding on a way forward.
https://www.bva.co.uk/ŌĆ”/defusing-stress ful-encounters-withŌĆ”/

Laura Muir eyes first holiday in five years after attempting to make history in 1500m European Championship final.
Vet and athlete Laura Muir is planning her first holiday in five years at the end of the athletics season, having completed her veterinary studies at the University of Glasgow and graduating in June.
https://www.independent.co.uk/ŌĆ”/laura-m uir-european-athletiŌĆ”

Are you a photography enthusiast? We're inviting BVA members to take part in our photo competition. In return you could win ┬Ż250 of John Lewis vouchers and the chance to get your photograph published and displayed at BVA Members' Day.
https://www.bva.co.uk/news-campaignsŌĆ”/b va-photo-competition/

Graduated in the last 8 years and live/work near Bury St Edmunds? The BVA Suffolk Young Vet Network is hosting its first ever event tonight. Dan Tipney from VetLed will be sharing his thoughts on the HALT campaign. Refreshments will be provided! More details are available in the group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BVASuffol kYVN/?ref=br_rs

Could you be the next voice for the UKŌĆÖs veterinary profession?
BVA is inviting applications from as many as 33 motivated and committed members from within and outside the veterinary profession to join its committees.
https://www.agriland.co.uk/ŌĆ”/could-you- be-the-next-voice-fŌĆ”/

Capture a winning shot for this year's Veterinary Photographer of the Year competition! Take a look at top animal photography tips from our guest judge and renowned wildlife photographer.
Enter before 19 August to be in with a chance to win!
https://www.bva.co.uk/ŌĆ”/veterinary-phot ographer-of-the-yeaŌĆ”/
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Gluten-free dogs? Pets deserve better than this evidence-free fad.
Animal owners are increasingly falling for potentially risky fad pet diets or homeopathic alternatives to vaccines, warn vets Danny Chambers and Zoe Belshaw
https://www.newscientist.com/ŌĆ”/2176465- gluten-free-dogs-peŌĆ”/ (subscription required)

Dogs smuggled into UK as 'designer puppies' in squalid conditions exposed in heartbreaking undercover footage.
Around 1,200 designer puppies have been seized by border guards in just two years, but campaigners fear many more pass into the country undetected.
https://www.mirror.co.uk/ŌĆ”/dogs-smuggle d-uk-squalid-conditiŌĆ”

Call to tighten up on animal cruelty.
The Government must make good on its commitment to embed animal sentience in law pre-Brexit, BVA has urged in response to the GovernmentŌĆÖs update last week following a consultation on the Animal Welfare (Sentencing and Recognition of Sentience) Bill.
https://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/ŌĆ”/ca ll-to-tighten-up-on-ŌĆ”

Syrian beekeeping expert to create a buzz at BVA MembersŌĆÖ Day.
An inspirational Syrian beekeeping expert who has used his career with insects to help humans in the UK is set to address BVA members at the organisationŌĆÖs MembersŌĆÖ Day.
https://www.agriland.co.uk/ŌĆ”/syrian-bee keeping-expert-to-cŌĆ”/

BVA calls for post-rabies vaccination waiting times to be extended post-Brexit.
BVA is calling on the government to extend the waiting time post-rabies vaccination to 12 weeks to minimise the risk of rabies entering the UK and simultaneously reduce illegal trade in puppies for sale via the non-commercial route.
https://www.petgazette.biz/20703-bva-call s-for-post-rabiesŌĆ”/

We've already had some fantastic entries to our third annual photography competition, but there is still time to submit your images to win ┬Ż250 in John Lewis vouchers, as well as having your photograph published in Vet Record and showcased at BVA Members' Day.
Closing date is Sunday 19 August 2018.
https://www.bva.co.uk/news-campaignsŌĆ”/b va-photo-competition/

Today we've launched an evidence-based policy position on brachycephalic dogs. For more on the position & for how to join our #BreedtoBreathe campaign, see:
https://www.bva.co.uk/ŌĆ”/companion-animŌ Ć”/brachycephalic-dogs/

Working for the BVA has been a highlight of my veterinary career. Anyone who wants to get involved in supporting and representing our profession should not hesitate. The staff support is superb and the issues are constantly interesting and stimulating.

Hello everyone. I'm a very big animal lover and constantly fight for their rights. I'm looking for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses to help me with something. At present animal cruelty is on the rise, puppy farmers are keeping animals in horrific conditions and if prosecuted these abusers are given lenient sentences by the Courts. It's a national disgrace. I'm currently speaking with a member of the Scottish parliament whose asked me to e-mail her with my concerns and she can raise them in parliament. I'm looking to start a group of animal welfare experts who can all meet, discuss what's currently wrong, what sentences these people should get and what we want parliament to do. If any veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses wish to take part please send me a private message. Meetings will be held in Glasgow. I also want to send a letter to all MPs with the same recommendations. Animals are our best friends and we should be the voice of the voiceless. Thank you.

Fantastic when you have animals and want to keep up to date

Useless organisation with rude unhelpful people. Hope karma visits the nasty cow i spoke to on the phone the other week . Not nice when you need help and have to deal with ignorance like that.

I think this organization should hang it's head in SHAME regarding the terrible animal cruelty that is embroidered within Leigh cats and dogs home in Leigh and the vets associated with this hell hole should be investigated.