Huge congratulations to BVA Past President Dr Simon Doherty for receiving the World Veterinary Association Global Veterinary Award for #OneHealth as well as being named Veterinarian of the Year! #TeamVet Ceva Sante Animale

NEW BOOK REVIEW for the publication of the latest book in the UFAW/Wiley-Blackwell book series, Wildlife Ethics: The Ethics of Wildlife Management and Conservation ➡️ow.ly/or4X50RhQMM

#wildlife #conservation #animalwelfarescience

Very excited for today’s Vet Schwartz Rounds at UoL School of Veterinary Sciences 🐾

This rounds has been organised alongside our Bereaved Vet Students Group (BVSG) and is set to be a very moving Schwartz Rounds The Point of Care Foundation

“This is an important step along the path to ending the cage age for all farmed animals in the UK... Scotland are leading the way'

Anthony Field, Head of our UK Office, in The Grocer.

The UK Government must follow Scotland's lead and #EndTheCageAge .
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🚨 Giveaway alert! Our Discussion Forum sponsors
Pets at Home
are generously giving away one free ticket to attend the Forum on 13th May. To enter, simply subscribe to AWF’s newsletter here by Friday 26th April: animalwelfarefoundation.org.uk/newsletter/ 👀 T&Cs : animalwelfarefoundation.org.uk/wp-content/upl…

Do you have a proposal for a research project overseas?

The BVA Research Travel Scholarship is now open for applications from vet students and recent graduates. For more information, head to: ow.ly/Yb7J50Rg52A

Applications close at midnight, Monday 3 June

The Natterjacks were in fine voice again tonight for the second of our Green Sefton guided walks to listen to the stunning dune choir. Thanks to all who joined us (picture taken under licence). Sefton Council Amphibian and Reptile Conservation North Merseyside Amphibian & Reptile Group National Trust Formby Natural England NW Merseyside BioBank

📢Our highly anticipated Discussion Forum is just a month away & tickets are selling fast. If you haven't reserved your seat yet, now is the time!
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See you there!

Every animal deserves our kindness, and the C4 Gogglebox cast agree! We are connected to millions of animals in our lives, whether we realise it or not. From those living in our homes rent-free to those on farms and in labs, they all matter. Find out more: bit.ly/4cSLK5N

📢New paper investigates dairy industry stakeholder attitudes to surplus dairy calf management in Australia. Researchers concluded killing surplus calves threatens industry’s social licence, requiring stakeholder collaboration for a sustainable solution. ➡️ow.ly/i47u50ReZ91

These crabs are alive, being kept under damp newspapers, for sale to the public to be killed at home. This inhumane treatment must stop! Join our WATOK (Welfare at the Time of Killing) campaign urging London authorities to intervene. Let's end the suffering. #WATOK #AnimalRights

Congratulations Chris Sherwood and the team at RSPCA on your exciting new brand - wonderful to see featured the full breadth of animals deserving respect! 🐔🦞🕷️🐌 🐝 So many people think animal welfare begins and ends with dogs and cats, wonderful to inspire kindness to all!

Best of luck to all the overseas vets sitting Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons statutory membership exams to work in the UK, which begin this week. You will be very welcome to our profession.

BBC Morning Live Sean Wensley Dr James Greenwood Friendly receptionists who show they care and caring vets who want to get to know your pet as an individual plus knowledge but willing to listen to you

#TeamVet Our Spring 2024 #BVAVetVoice survey is now live!

If you're a member, complete the survey to share insights on pet diets, sustainability, neurodiversity, and more topical issues. Check your email inbox for the link. #WeAreBVA

OK, THIS IS REALLY HAPPENING THEN! Arrived this morning. Looks and feels so good! Can't wait for you all to read. So many nice comments from early readers. A new non-fic tale, as old as time, of animal life. Out 9th of May! Elliott & Thompson United Agents Books Laura Macdougall (she/her) 🏳️‍🌈.

Vet Dr James Greenwood is here on Wednesday to explain the best way to choose a vet practice and how to get the right prices.

How do you choose the right vet practice? Send us your comments or any questions for James about it.

Are pedigree dogs healthier?

Fascinating discussion on the ethics of pedigree dog breeding and showing, and how Crufts potentially drives consumer demand for dogs that suffer throughout their lives because of the way they have been bred to look.

🚨Free AWF online student talk on animal boredom!
Join biologist & AWF Trustee Dr Charlotte Burn on Friday 19th April at 12pm for a free online student talk on boredom, a pressing animal welfare issue for captive animals. Register your participation 👉 events.teams.microsoft.com/event/0d777d8d…

Good morning!

Two weeks ago today my mum died but I'm now getting back into things. Thank you for many messages of support and condolence - they mean a lot.

There is plenty of 'sadmin' to do (admin associated with a sad event) and the funeral is still two weeks away.

However,…