Category Archives: Animal Wellbeing

BVA says further evidence needed before changes made in antibiotic prescribing

28 July 2017

Until further studies are conducted, BVA is urging vets to continue to prescribe antibiotics according to current guidelines

An article published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) has questioned the validity of currently accepted guidelines for completing a course of antibiotics, as prescribed. It suggests that there is little evidence that failing to complete...

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Study pressures students' biggest worry

31 October 2016

Stress has dropped for students but studies biggest worry

Findings from this year's British Veterinary Association (BVA)/Association of Veterinary Students (AVS) Survey 2016 (1.37MB PDF) indicate that the just under two-thirds (63%) of veterinary students are currently suffering or have suffered from stress whilst at university.

In the BVA/AVS Survey 2012, sponsored by Vets4Pets, also...

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BVA prioritises mental health and wellbeing for whole profession

27 October 2016

BVA continues its support for Vetlife

As part of its ongoing commitment to tackling key issues around workforce and wellbeing, BVA has made a donation of £10,000 to independent charity Vetlife (formerly known as the Veterinary Benevolent Fund).

BVA's Voice of the Veterinary Profession survey recently found that a third of vets had significant...

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