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British Veterinary Association @britishvets.bsky.social · 3d

We will study the CMA’s Provisional Decision Report carefully and will raise concerns about anything that will unfairly impact the veterinary profession.

Read the CMA's FAQs here: www.bva.co.uk/media/6590/c...

www.bva.co.uk

British Veterinary Association @britishvets.bsky.social · 3d

(3/4) Strict confidentiality rules mean the external advisers will not be permitted to share any unredacted confidential information with the large veterinary groups themselves.

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British Veterinary Association @britishvets.bsky.social · 3d

(2/4) We raised this directly with the CMA and they have provided us with these FAQs to help clarify the purpose of the ‘confidentiality ring’. External advisers to the large veterinary groups will be sent an unredacted version of the report only after it has been published.

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British Veterinary Association @britishvets.bsky.social · 3d

(1/4) There’s been a lot of misunderstanding and misinformation circulating regarding the Competition and Markets Authority’s distribution of its Provisional Decision Report.

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British Veterinary Association @britishvets.bsky.social · 4d

(2/4) We raised this directly with the CMA and they have provided us with these FAQs to help clarify the purpose of the ‘confidentiality ring’.

External advisers to the large veterinary groups will be sent an unredacted version of the report only after it has been published.

www.bva.co.uk

British Veterinary Association @britishvets.bsky.social · 6d

After falling in love with the landscape and farming community of South Wales, our #YoungVetOfTheYear finalist Rosemary Charnley combined her two passions - veterinary care & bovine nutrition - into a career supporting farmers.

Read her blog: www.bva.co.uk/news-and-blo...

Meet the BVA Young Vet of the Year finalists: Rosemary Charnley

Rosemary Charnley shares her career to date, combining farm practice, bovine nutrition, and life as a new entrant dairy farmer, driven by a passion for supporting farmers and their herds.

www.bva.co.uk

British Veterinary Association @britishvets.bsky.social · 11d

A tortoise with conjunctivitis? It's just another day in the office for vets at @marwellzoo.bsky.social!

#InSafeHands

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British Veterinary Association @britishvets.bsky.social · 13d

Orkney vet Leah Hunter shares her journey from being an Edinburgh graduate to BVA #YoungVetOfTheYear finalist, balancing mixed practice, wildlife rescue, and a love of seal pups.

www.bva.co.uk/news-and-blo...

Meet the BVA Young Vet of the Year finalists: Leah Hunter

Leah Hunter shares her journey from Edinburgh graduate to Young Vet of the Year finalist, balancing mixed practice, wildlife rescue, and a love of seal pups.

www.bva.co.uk

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British Veterinary Association @britishvets.bsky.social · 14d

What are the issues that impact veterinary recruitment and retention?

Join us for four in-depth conversations that will tackle key themes uncovered through the #GreatWorkplacesByBVA accreditation scheme, beginning tomorrow with a focus on mentoring.

www.bva.co.uk/news-and-blo...

Great Workplaces: Raising the Bar (Elevating Skills, Culture, and Leadership) – a new webinar series from BVA and ManyPets | British Veterinary Association

www.bva.co.uk

British Veterinary Association @britishvets.bsky.social · 14d

Our second 'Reforming the #VeterinarySurgeonsAct' webinar takes place at 7pm tomorrow, 30 September.

Register here to join 👉 ow.ly/FLfw50WVTWv

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British Veterinary Association @britishvets.bsky.social · 19d

"We've got the vaccine, let's use it."

As #bluetongue movement restrictions ease, BVA Scottish Branch Senior Vice President Gareth Hateley spoke to BBC Farming Today to urge farmers to vaccinate their animals against the disease.

www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
🔊 From 10.26

Farming Today - 23/09/22: Bluetongue warning, apple harvest, farming for food and nature in Norfolk - BBC Sounds

Farmers are being warned against complacency over Bluetongue, as we head into Autumn.

www.bbc.co.uk

British Veterinary Association @britishvets.bsky.social · 20d

Welcome to #VetSchool! 🎉

Welcome weeks are kicking off at vet schools across the country, and we’ve been on the road visiting many #VetsInTheMaking.

If you're a first-year student, make sure you sign up for a year of free membership 👉 ow.ly/EMZ750X0LC7

📸 University of Surrey

British Veterinary Association @britishvets.bsky.social · 21d

Hear directly from Defra at the next session in our 'Reforming the #VeterinarySurgeonsAct' webinar series.

🕖 7pm
📅 Tuesday 30 September
🔗 Register here 👉 ow.ly/FLfw50WVTWv

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British Veterinary Association @britishvets.bsky.social · 24d

Congrats to the BVA #YoungVetOfTheYearAward finalists!

Early-career vets Jade Urquhart-Gilmore, Leah Hunter & Rosemary Charnley have been named as finalists for this year's prestigious award, sponsored by Zoetis.

Read about their inspiring work and achievements ⬇️
www.bva.co.uk/news-and-blo...

British Veterinary Association Young Vet of the Year 2025 finalists revealed | British Veterinary Association

www.bva.co.uk

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British Veterinary Association @britishvets.bsky.social · 25d

Environmental #sustainability is personally important to 93% of vets. #GreenTeamVet

Along with Vet Sustain , we've created a handy new resource to help you support your clients to reduce their pet’s carbon pawprint.

Take a look ⬇️

www.bva.co.uk/news-and-blo...

New resource to help vets support clients to cut their pet’s carbon pawprint

With 93 per cent of vets reporting that environmental sustainability was important to them personally, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) and Vet Sustain have created a new resource to help vets...

www.bva.co.uk

British Veterinary Association @britishvets.bsky.social · 26d

Ahead of the 2026 Scottish Parliament elections, we've published a new manifesto calling on Scotland’s political parties to prioritise support for veterinary education and legislation on vital animal welfare issues in their party manifestos.

Find out more ⬇️
www.bva.co.uk/news-and-blo...

British Veterinary Association calls on political parties to prioritise veterinary education funding in Scotland | British Veterinary Association

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British Veterinary Association @britishvets.bsky.social · 27d

Catch up on your reading with the September issue of In Practice @Vet_Record 👉 ow.ly/cvUH50WWWXn

Inside are articles on clinical examinations of ewes & rams, epizootic haemorrhagic disease viruses in deer, and an update on feline soft tissue sarcomas, among other topics.

In Practice: Vol 47, No 7

Click on the title to browse this issue

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British Veterinary Association @britishvets.bsky.social · 28d

Spend a day with a vet at @marwellzoo.bsky.social! From rodents to rhinos, there's always someone to look after. #InSafeHands

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British Veterinary Association @britishvets.bsky.social · Sep 12

The programme for #BVACongress at London Vet Show is out!

Join us for sessions exploring the potential outcomes & impact of the CMA review, #VeterinarySurgeonsAct reform, artificial intelligence in farm veterinary work, and more.

www.bva.co.uk/news-and-blo...

BVA Congress to explore implications of the Competition and Markets Authority investigation

The programme for BVA’s 2025 Congress at London Vet Show has been unveiled, with veterinary professionals invited to join sessions exploring the potential outcomes and impact of the Competition and Ma...

www.bva.co.uk

British Veterinary Association @britishvets.bsky.social · Sep 11

Ahead of the 2026 @SeneddWales elections, we're urging the new Welsh Govt to address vet workforce issues in rural areas by making vets central to delivery of their animal health & welfare policies & incentivising job creation.

See our Welsh manifesto asks ⬇️ www.bva.co.uk/news-and-blo...

BVA calls on political parties to prioritise animal welfare and help strengthen the veterinary workforce in Wales

Ahead of the 2026 Senedd elections, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) has published a new manifesto, calling on Wales’ political parties to prioritise good animal health and welfare through the...

www.bva.co.uk

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British Veterinary Association @britishvets.bsky.social · Sep 10

A new parliamentary report on #biosecurity flags huge concerns over illegal meat imports.

We're calling on Govt to urgently develop a national strategy to close border biosecurity gaps & protect the UK from devastating diseases like #AfricanSwineFever.

Read more ⬇️ www.bva.co.uk/news-and-blo...

British Veterinary Association calls for urgent Government action to tackle illegal meat imports | British Veterinary Association

www.bva.co.uk

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British Veterinary Association @britishvets.bsky.social · Sep 9

"You’re teaching when you guide a student through a blood draw, explain a diagnosis, or support a colleague through an ethical dilemma."

@uclan.ac.uk lecturer Louise Dingley writes how veterinary professionals educate & shape the profession beyond the classroom.
www.bva.co.uk/news-and-blo...

Discovering my role as an educator

Louise Dingley, Lecturer in Veterinary Primary Care, Education and Leadership at the University of Lancashire, explores how veterinary professionals can educate through everyday practice, mentorship, ...

www.bva.co.uk

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British Veterinary Association @britishvets.bsky.social · Aug 29

Heard the latest episode of the #VRPodcast @Vet_Record?

Tune in for a discussion on the recent controversial neutering guidance from #WSAVA, including a perspective from rehoming organisations.

Listen on Apple below or Spotify: ow.ly/rp9H50WKi0G podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...

Episode 5: Neutering guidelines and the charity perspective

Podcast Episode · Vet Record Podcast · EP5 · 30m

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British Veterinary Association @britishvets.bsky.social · Aug 28

#Bluetongue rules are changing in Wales.

Some movement restrictions for BTV-3 vaccinated animals moving from the restricted zone into Wales will be eased from 21 September.

Learn more 👇
ruminanthw.org.uk/latest-bluet...

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British Veterinary Association @britishvets.bsky.social · Aug 27

The genetics of obesity- can an old dog teach us new tricks?

At this year's #BVACongress Wooldridge Memorial Lecture at London Vet Show, Prof. Giles Yeo will share the results & ramifications of his ground-breaking research into the genetic role of obesity.

Find out more: ow.ly/2vZr50WEt3T