BVA reiterates position on evidence-based treatments
BVA's longstanding position has been that we cannot endorse the use of any products making therapeutic claims that don't have a proven evidence base
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Council has approved a new position statement on the veterinary use of complementary and alternative medicines, including homeopathy.
According to the statement, homeopathy ‘exists...
Vets welcome government report on antibiotic use
Evidence-based sector-specific targets are vital to further reduce antibiotic use in the livestock...
Vets welcome government report on antibiotic use
Evidence-based sector-specific targets are vital to further reduce antibiotic use in the livestock sector
In response to a Veterinary Medicines Directorate report released today, showing sales of antibiotics for use in food-producing animals have dropped by 27%, the British Veterinary Association Senior Vice President (SVP) Gudrun Ravetz commented:
“The VARSS data marks a major milestone...
Welcome TB measures offset by lack of clarity within new cull licences
Welcome TB measures offset by lack of clarity within new cull licences
BVA supports a comprehensive strategy to tackle bTB, using all of the tools in the toolbox
Today the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) announced a number of measures as part of the Government's strategy to eradicate bovine TB in England.
Commenting on the news, BVA President Gudrun Ravetz said: “Today's announcement sees...