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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

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

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

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"

Trustees fund new study on facial expressions in horses at Bristol University ....more

Round table for dog breeding

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

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

Conclusions of a major BVA AWF funded study into Laminitis in horses are drawn ....more

 

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