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Anthelmintic reclassification causes concern for vets

16 March 2017

BVA believes that prescribing of anthelmintics requires a level of control best provided by a veterinary surgeon

BVA has expressed concern following the announcement by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) regarding the reclassification of Zolvix, an anthelmintic for sheep, from POM-V to a POM-VPS.

BVA President Gudrun Ravetz said:

"We know that resistance to anthelmintics is...

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LA-MRSA low risk outcome welcomed by leading vets

02 March 2017

the risk assessment looked at the risks associated with the preparation, handling and/or consumption of foodstuffs in the UK

The results of the Food Standards Association (FSA) risk assessment on MRSA and LA-MRSA showing a low risk of transmission to UK consumers has been welcomed by the British Veterinary Association (BVA).

The FSA risk assessment...

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Vets and doctors ask patients, are you antibiotic aware?

16 November 2016

Leading human & animal medical organisations have created a poster to promote responsible antibiotic use

Leading human and animal medical organisations – the British Medical Association (BMA), BVA, Public Health England (PHE) and Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) – have joined forces for the first time to launch a ‘One Health' poster for waiting rooms...

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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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