BVA Policy Research Articles

Sustainable farming in Wales: the next steps.

Hannah Killeen, BVA policy and public affairs officer, reports on BVA's recent work in relation to the Sustainable Farming Scheme for Wales.

Want to see a change? Make it happen!

BVA policy and governance director Amelia Findon is calling for dedicated veterinary professionals to apply for a committee role.

Policy position calls for change in UK finfish aquaculture.

BVA policy and public affairs officer Megan Knowles-Bacon introduces the new BVA policy position on sustainable aquaculture.

Policy position on non-traditional companion animals published.

BVA policy and governance director Amelia Findon talks through BVA's latest policy position.

Lobbying update: CCTV in slaughterhouses.

Megan Knowles-Bacon, BVA policy officer, gives an update on BVA's response to a Welsh consultation on CCTV in slaughterhouses.

Policy priorities: genetic technology, EMS, under care and more

BVA policy and public affairs officer Hannah Killeen highlights some of the important issues BVA will be working on this year.

Putting dog welfare high on the parliamentary agenda

The BVA team has been busy engaging with MPs to help improve dog welfare, as Vera Cottrell, BVA policy and public affairs officer, reports.

A vet's role in the community

BVA Welsh Branch recently hosted a CPD and social event at Aberystwyth vet school, reports Megan Knowles-Bacon, BVA policy and public affairs officer.

Going for green

Alice Moore, chair of BVA Policy Committee, celebrates veterinary success at a recent awards ceremony.

Apply to be a BVA regional representative

Are you interested in representing the views of vets in your region to BVA Council? If so, read on as Amelia Findon, BVA's policy and governance director, explains more about the role.

Join the antibiotic amnesty campaign

BVA policy officer Michael McGilligan and BVA media officer Girija Duggal encourage vets to engage with a new campaign to reduce the misuse of antimicrobials.

Shifting away from blanket parasiticide use

Alice Moore, chair of BVA Policy Committee, explains why a change in approach is so important.

What should extramural studies look like in the future?

BVA policy officer Michael McGilligan offers an insight into the deliberations of our EMS working group.

BVA and RCVS welcome European colleagues

Amelia Findon, BVA policy and governance director, reports on the recent Federation of Veterinarians of Europe General Assembly, which was jointly hosted by BVA and RCVS.

Good Workplaces at Vets Cymru

BVA Welsh Branch is delighted to be returning to Vets Cymru this year and catching up with members in Wales. Megan Knowles-Bacon, BVA policy officer, shares more on the event.

Committee vacancies 2022 – get involved

BVA policy and governance director Amelia Findon invites applications for BVA's latest round of committee vacancies.

Parliamentary committee hears veterinary voice on trade issues

The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee has been keen to hear the profession's views on some key issues recently, as BVA policy officer Michael McGilligan reports.

Introducing our Greener Veterinary Practice webinars

BVA policy officer Megan Knowles-Bacon shares details of BVA's new webinar series in partnership with Vet Sustain and VDS Training.

Work underway to develop new BVA policy positions

BVA currently has three working groups that are developing positions on very different but important topics. Here's an update on their progress from the policy team.

Sign up for free animal welfare CPD

Hayley Atkin, BVA policy officer, reminds members to register for their free spot at the upcoming BVA and Scottish SPCA virtual veterinary forensics conference.