 2012 Welfare Forum - BOOK NOW limited places available!
Fourth year veterinary students are invited to book their free place on the 2012 Animal Welfare Forum. The Forum provides an ideal informal opportunity for students to address practical welfare situations that occur in practice. The emphasis is on the practical application of veterinary knowledge.
The Forum precedes the final-year seminar organised by the Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons(SPVS). We know from previous year's feedback that students find the Forum a useful and entertaining start to the SPVS weekend.
The 45 places are available are allocated on a first come first served basis. BVA AWF covers delegates travel expenses to and from Lancaster and meals and accomodation during the Forum.
Date: 6th and 7th July 2012. Location: Lancaster University.
Bookings/information: bva-awf@bva.co.uk or 0207 908 6375
BVA Discussion Forum 16th May 2011
The Foundation's lively annual event brings together members of the veterinary profession, Parliamentarians and representatives from relevant organisations, to debate important welfare-related issues with a view to influencing BVA welfare policy.
The 2011 programme included presentations on the impact of welfare labelling on consumer choice; reptile welfare and trade and the clinical and ethical arguments of different veterinary treatment choices.
Delegates were also invited to attend an evening reception at the House of Commons, following the Forum, hosted by BVA Honorary Associate Roger Williams MP.
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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