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National pet charity Blue Cross is shocked and saddened that the Scottish Parliament has voted to reintroduce tail docking for working dogs in Scotland.
One of the clear policy priorities for the sustainable resource community is certainty over Brexit, says Policy Connect.
In the Queen's Speech today, the Government has outlined a number of plans that will affect the countryside, namely in major infrastructure and agriculture.
Leading British pet charity Blue Cross is spearheading a new coalition to improve the welfare of pets for sale. The new Pet Advertising Advisory Group (PAAG) launched yesterday by a coalition of individuals and organisations from across Belgium (BelgPAAG).
The Chief Executive of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), Nick Stace, will be leaving the College at the end of summer, having accepted a new role as UK Chief Executive at The Prince's Trust.
Welsh Government has announced a new Wales TB Eradication Programme Delivery Plan introducing a regionalised approach to bovine TB eradication and, for the first time, introducing targeted culling of test-positive badgers in areas where badgers are contributing to the persistence of disease in chronic herd breakdowns.
After a successful inaugural photography competition, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) this week launched the second BVA Photography Competition and is inviting members to submit entries in the run up to World Photography Day on August 19
The President of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Dr Chris Tufnell spoke to PoliticsHome about the challenges facing the UK veterinary sector after Brexit.
Wales’ forward-thinking approach to veterinary education, policy-making and rural partnerships is achieving successes for animal health and welfare across Wales, said the British Veterinary Association (BVA) President Gudrun Ravetz in her speech at BVA’s annual Welsh Dinner at Cardiff City Hall on Tuesday.
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has expressed disappointment as MSPs' support for reversing the ban on tail docking in Scotland.
A recent survey by the British Plastics Federation (BPF) shows that the industry remains reliant upon EU workers — especially temporary workers — and that Brexit has encouraged many companies to consider automating some roles.
Environmental activist, and former MEP Stanley Johnson welcomes Michael Gove's new appointment as Secretary of State for Defra, a role which will have an increased responsibility as the Brexit negotiations begin.
Following the General Election result, NOAH, representing the UK animal medicines industry, looks forward to working with the next government to help secure the UK’s future as a global centre of excellence for animal medicines.
Dr James Cooper, Head of Government Affairs at the Woodland Trust, sets out the priorities for the natural environment in the next parliament.
NOAH has released its animal health manifesto ahead of the General Election on 8 June.
Cats Protection urges Westminster candidates to back five-year feline welfare agenda ahead of General Election
Licensing of animal establishments has been high on the national agenda for the past 18 months, but with a pause in parliamentary business - and possibly a change of Government - vets and animal welfare organisations will be putting the topic under the spotlight in the new ‘On the pulse’ session at this year’s AWF Discussion Forum next week in Westminster.
Responding to the approval of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) negligible risk status in both Scotland and Northern Ireland, announced following a meeting of the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) in Paris yesterday (25 May), British Veterinary Association President Gudrun Ravetz said:
BVA's 'On the pulse' session will look at the issue of the licensing of animal establishments in the run up to the General Election at the AWF Discussion Forum in Westminster next week.
The British Veterinary Association pronounced the launch of Westminster’s major political parties’ manifestos as a success for animal health and welfare.
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is hailing the launch of Westminster’s major political parties’ manifestos as a win for animal health and welfare, with more than half of BVA’s own manifesto recommendations being written into the Conservative, Labour and Liberal Democrat priorities for the next Parliament.
Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity. Our vision is a world where every cat is treated with kindness and an understanding of its needs.
Coca-Cola European Partners’ commitment to renewables coincides with solar farm launch at Yorkshire factory.
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