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British Veterinary Association, BVA, is the voice of vets in the UK #TeamVet #AnimalHealth #AnimalWelfare For 24/7 media enquiries, email: [email protected]

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It's great to see Defra UK announce a ban on keeping primates as pets in England. It's now important that the proposed licensing system goes far enough & the ban is able to be properly enforced.

We hope the devolved nations will quickly follow suit. bva.co.uk/news-and-blog/…

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The Annual Health and Welfare Review is now open to non-BPS registered farmers in England ✅

Livestock keepers can apply for funding for a yearly vet review of their farms 🐄

Read more:¬ defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/2023/12/05/ann…

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Festive plants such as lilies, mistletoe, holly, poinsettia and ivy are great seasonal decorations, but they can be poisonous to cats.

Make sure you pet-proof your home this to avoid an emergency trip to the vets.

Top tips: ➡️ow.ly/r0rw50QiO6e

#DidYouKnow Festive plants such as lilies, mistletoe, holly, poinsettia and ivy are great seasonal decorations, but they can be poisonous to cats. Make sure you pet-proof your home this #Christmas to avoid an emergency trip to the vets. Top tips: ➡️ow.ly/r0rw50QiO6e
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Please RT
Webinar: Bluetongue virus technical webinar for vets, Tues 19th Dec at 5pm
sheepvetsoc.org.uk/events/blueton…

Please RT Webinar: Bluetongue virus technical webinar for vets, Tues 19th Dec at 5pm sheepvetsoc.org.uk/events/blueton…
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Our Junior Vice President Dr Elizabeth Mullineaux will be taking part in a panel discussion on the XL Bully ban at the Virtual Veterinary Conference Elearning.Vet at 6.30pm tonight.

Sign up to hear from her and the other panellists:
membership.elearning.vet/virtual-veteri…

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🚨Deadline extended🚨

If you're a BVA member based in the East of England & are looking for a new challenge, why not apply to be a representative for in your region?

Applications for BVA Council Regional Representative close 9am, 18 December 👉 ow.ly/2ES250QijzI

🚨Deadline extended🚨 If you're a BVA member based in the East of England & are looking for a new challenge, why not apply to be a representative for #TeamVet in your region? Applications for BVA Council Regional Representative close 9am, 18 December 👉 ow.ly/2ES250QijzI
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If you missed any of the RUMA webinar conference in November, you can watch all sessions back via our website here: bit.ly/3DG0JQ3
Here's a reminder of the session titles:
- VARSS and TTF Reports
- UK Agriculture - The global picture & the UK position
- RUMA Companion…

If you missed any of the RUMA webinar conference in November, you can watch all sessions back via our website here: bit.ly/3DG0JQ3 Here's a reminder of the session titles: - VARSS and TTF Reports - UK Agriculture - The global picture & the UK position - RUMA Companion…
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As part of our ongoing work to support & help navigate the XL Bully ban, we're hosting a Q&A webinar for members with The VDS.

We'll update you on our lobbying on this issue, review latest Defra guidance & answer questions.

To register: mybva.bva.co.uk/ems-event-cale…

As part of our ongoing work to support & help #TeamVet navigate the XL Bully ban, we're hosting a Q&A webinar for members with @VetDefenceSoc. We'll update you on our lobbying on this issue, review latest Defra guidance & answer questions. To register: mybva.bva.co.uk/ems-event-cale…
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There're only six months to go till it becomes compulsory to have your cat microchipped.

We'd like to remind all cat owners in England to book their pet in to be microchipped before the new law comes into effect on 10 June 2024.

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There're only six months to go till it becomes compulsory to have your cat microchipped. We'd like to remind all cat owners in England to book their pet in to be microchipped before the new law comes into effect on 10 June 2024. ow.ly/mvBg50QihGw. #CatsOfTwitter
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A huge thanks to all vet practices that participated in this year's campaign!

We know it's a busy time of the year for , but please remember to share results of your campaign activity with RUMA CA&E BSAVA by 22 December ⬇️

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Take a look at our brand-new employment hub!

The hub is designed to support BVA members with a range of employment-related resources, inspiration and tailored advice for both employers and employees.

bva.co.uk/news-and-blog/…

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Keep an eye on those pies!

Keep mince pies, chocolates and anything containing raisins or sweeteners well out of paws' reach to avoid an emergency trip to the vets over .

Take a look at other top festive hazards for pets: ow.ly/bHeP50QhNmZ

Keep an eye on those pies! Keep mince pies, chocolates and anything containing raisins or sweeteners well out of paws' reach to avoid an emergency trip to the vets over #Christmas. Take a look at other top festive hazards for pets: ow.ly/bHeP50QhNmZ
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Have you downloaded our resources?

To support with the new guidance on prescribing, we've created a poster and leaflet that members can display in practice or use on social media to support conversations with clients. bva.co.uk/resources-supp…

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With new vet attestation requirements for non-assured livestock farmers coming into force this week, vet Sally Wilson Evolution Farm Vets shares her experience with the new process and offers useful points for to keep in mind.

bva.co.uk/news-and-blog/…

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Last year 76% vets reported treating cases of chocolate poisoning and 69% saw dogs taken unwell after easing raisins or sultanas.

Check out our top tips for keeping this Christmas hazard-free for pets 👇
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[CLOSING SOON] We're looking for new BVA representatives in Scotland, North West, South West and East of England - could it be you?

If you'd like to be a voice for , send in your application by 9am, Monday 11 December 👉 ow.ly/AK6550Qcrho

[CLOSING SOON] We're looking for new BVA representatives in Scotland, North West, South West and East of England - could it be you? If you'd like to be a voice for #TeamVet, send in your application by 9am, Monday 11 December 👉 ow.ly/AK6550Qcrho
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BritishVets only has the power to influence political manifestos because of the huge membership we represent. If the future of the veterinary profession is important to you, and you are not yet a member, then please do join us - together we are

bva.co.uk/join/

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