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Become a BVA AWF Trustee
There will be three trustee vacancies this year as one of our trustees steps down and two become eligible for re-election. BVA members are invited to consider applying to become BVA AWF trustees.
The closing date for applications is 5pm Monday 5th July 2010.
BVA AWF Discussion Forum
The annual BVA AWF Discussion Forum took place on Monday May 17th at the Royal College of Physicians, London. Each year the Forum brings together members of the veterinary profession, parliamentarians and key bodies associated with animal welfare to debate important welfare issues.
This year's programme included sessions entitled "Animal Welfare Act - is it working" and "Animal welfare priorities: you decide", a chance for delegates to vote to select issues that they would raise if they had an audience with a minister.
The summary of this year's event shows that it proved to be as thought-provoking and stimulating as in previous years.
The Forum was followed by a reception at the House of Commons, co-hosted by the BVA and kindly sponsored by Roger Williams Liberal Democrat prospective parliamentary candidate for Brecon & Radnorshire.
Warnings of festive hazards for pets
BVA AWF trustees are urging pet owners to make sure their festive homes are safe for animals during the Christmas season by warning of a number of unknown hazards and poisons in and around the home.
We have re-launched our ‘Pets and Poisons’ leaflet to draw attention to common household and garden substances that may seem innocent but which can be very dangerous to pets ...more.
Animal welfare organisations promote guidance on buying a new dog
The BVA AWF has bought leading animal welfare organisations together to send a strong united message to potential dog owners to do their homework before buying a new dog or puppy.
The guidelines are intended to ensure that owners fully understand the health and welfare needs of the dog they are purchasing and can check that the dog has received the appropriate medical care, socialisation and screening ...more.
The Dog Breeding Stakeholder Group includes representatives from the Blue Cross, British Veterinary Association (BVA), BVA Animal Welfare Foundation (BVA AWF), Companion Animal Welfare Council (CAWC), Defra, Dogs Trust, Kennel Club, PDSA, RSPCA and the Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW).
Raffle raised £1,610 for AWF
We are delighted to report that we raised £1,610 at the BVA's Congress Banquet last weekend (September 26th). The lucky winner recieved a luxury champagne treat hamper.
BVA AWF welcomes new trustees
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New BVA President, Bill Reilly, and Joanne Fielder join the BVA AWF trustees ....more |
BVA launches pet travel campaign in association with BVA AWF and BSAVA
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To coincide with EU Veterinary Week the British Veterinary Association (BVA) has launched a new poster to educate pet owners about the need to protect their animals against exotic diseases when travelling abroad ....more |
Successful forum of final year students
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Final year veterinary students gathered for an entertaining, yet thought-provoking, animal welfare forum hosted by the BVA AWF in September 2009 ....more |
BVA AWF "Horse Grimace Scale"
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Trustees fund new study on facial expressions in horses at Bristol University ....more |
Round table for dog breeding
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BVA AWF brings together welfare organisation to looks at practical solutions to the issues surrounding breeding in dogs ....more |
BVA AWF funds major welfare teaching project in vet schools
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The BVA AWF has selected a unique and exciting project titled Maximising Value of Extra-Mural Study Placements on Cattle, Sheep and Horse Units for funding under the Norman Hayward Fund ....more |
BVA AWF funded study has found more evidence of the harmful effects of obesity in horses and ponies
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Conclusions of a major BVA AWF funded study into Laminitis in horses are drawn ....more |
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