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That this House congratulates Dr Anna Hewison, a farm veterinary surgeon from Glastonbury, on being shortlisted as a finalist for the British Veterinary Association Young Vet of the Year Award 2026; notes that Dr Hewison has been recognised for consistently high standards of care and service to animals and farming families in her local community, as well as her commitment to mentoring colleagues and her own professional development; recognises that farm vets are essential to the health of British agriculture, providing expertise in disease prevention and control, livestock welfare and the sustainability of rural livelihoods; acknowledges that the UK has long prided itself on world-leading animal welfare standards and that maintaining those standards requires skilled, dedicated veterinary professionals working in close partnership with farmers; further acknowledges the need to pass a comprehensive Animal Welfare Bill to ensure that British farming and animal welfare standards are not undermined by new trade deals, in addition to securing a veterinary and phytosanitary agreement with the European Union to protect those standards; and wishes Dr Hewison every success at the BVA Awards dinner at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole on 11 June 2026.
That this House congratulates Dr Anna Hewison, a farm veterinary surgeon from Glastonbury, on being shortlisted as a finalist for the British Veterinary Association Young Vet of the Year Award 2026; notes that Dr Hewison has been recognised for consistently high standards of care and service to animals and farming...
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she has had recent discussions with the (a) RSPCA, (b) British Veterinary Association, (c) Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons on regulating canine fertility clinics.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she has had recent discussions with the (a) RSPCA, (b) British Veterinary Association, (c) Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons on regulating canine fertility clinics.
Under the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966, only veterinary surgeons are permitted to perform canine artificial insemination. Any non-vet undertaking canine artificial insemination, including the taking of blood samples, is therefore in breach of the Act.
My Department has not made an estimation of the number of canine fertility clinics operating in the UK and Ministers have not had recent discussions with the RSPCA, the British Veterinary Association or the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons on this specific matter. However, the Department is aware of this issue and takes the matter very seriously. Where breaches of legislation have been identified, enforcement action, including the successful prosecution of individuals, has been taken by Defra Investigation Services; where appropriate, this is in collaboration with local authorities.
If a member of the public has any concerns for the operation of a canine fertility clinic they should contact the relevant local authority who has responsibilities for enforcement under the Animal Welfare Act 2006.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what progress his Department has made on discussions with the British Veterinary Association to address concerns on veterinary capacity to complete and issue Animal Health Certificates.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what progress his Department has made on discussions with the British Veterinary Association to address concerns on veterinary capacity to complete and issue Animal Health Certificates.
The Animal Health Certificate (AHC) format is mandated by the EU, and the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has taken steps to help Official Veterinarians (OVs) complete them including by developing a model AHC together with accompanying printable guidance and associated training. APHA has publicised the availability of the training relating to completing AHCs. The model AHC is easily available online and can be accessed by all qualified OVs at any time.
We are continuing to engage with the British Veterinary Association (BVA) to develop additional guidance to support vets in completing and issuing AHCs. This includes the development of a 'checklist', which can be used in addition to the comprehensive guidance already available to vets, and an explainer video that will guide vets through a worked-up AHC example.
Defra is taking steps, working with the BVA and other stakeholders, to increase veterinary capacity across all sectors. We have secured the place of veterinary surgeons on the Home Office Shortage Occupation List, making it easier for UK employers to recruit vets from overseas. In addition, we are looking at ways to further enable the use of allied professionals where appropriate to help reduce the workload of the vet professional, including giving careful consideration to the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons’ proposals for reform of the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966.
The number of OVs (working in private practice) who are able to issue AHCs is currently 7,896. Defra does not hold information on the related number of veterinary practices that are able to issue AHCs.
To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the (1) British Veterinary Association, and (2) Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, about possible diminution of veterinary care in veterinary companies owned by private equity firms concerned with maximising profits instead of making animal health and welfare their first consideration.
To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the (1) British Veterinary Association, and (2) Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, about possible diminution of veterinary care in veterinary companies owned by private equity firms concerned with maximising profits instead of making animal health and welfare their first consideration.
Anyone practising as a veterinary surgeon, regardless of the ownership of the practice, needs to be registered with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and has a duty to provide care ensuring that animal health and welfare is their first consideration. Any concerns about the ownership or commercial practices of businesses should be directed to the Competition and Markets Authority.
What consultations Ministers have had or will have with the British Veterinary Surgeons (BVA) and the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) on the amendments to draft Council Regulations on the protection of animals during transport and related operations (COM(2003)425) version 3); and what is their response to the amendments...
What consultations Ministers have had or will have with the British Veterinary Surgeons (BVA) and the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) on the amendments to draft Council Regulations on the protection of animals during transport and related operations (COM(2003)425) version 3); and what is their response to the amendments...
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, what discussions he has had with (a) the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and (b) the British Veterinary Association concerning the English language skills of foreign-trained veterinary surgeons seeking employment in this country.
To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, what discussions he has had with (a) the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and (b) the British Veterinary Association concerning the English language skills of foreign-trained veterinary surgeons seeking employment in this country.
Whether the British Veterinary Association and the Meat Hygiene Service officials' organisation have been asked for their response to the questions on the Meat Hygiene Service consultation document of 7 May; and, if so, whether their responses will be made available on the same basis as those of the other...
Whether the British Veterinary Association and the Meat Hygiene Service officials' organisation have been asked for their response to the questions on the Meat Hygiene Service consultation document of 7 May; and, if so, whether their responses will be made available on the same basis as those of the other...
Pursuant to his Answer of 14th February, Official Report, column 321W, what plans he has to consult the British Veterinary Association on possible changes to the United Kingdom's rabies control arrangements when his Department's consideration of the matter has been concluded.
Pursuant to his Answer of 14th February, Official Report, column 321W, what plans he has to consult the British Veterinary Association on possible changes to the United Kingdom's rabies control arrangements when his Department's consideration of the matter has been concluded.
What advice and recommendations she has received from the British Veterinary Association regarding the steps needed to eradicate BSE from British herds. - (Holding answer 4 June 1996).
What advice and recommendations she has received from the British Veterinary Association regarding the steps needed to eradicate BSE from British herds. - (Holding answer 4 June 1996).
What representations he has had in relation to BSE from the British Veterinary Association; what reply he is sending; what action he is taking.
What representations he has had in relation to BSE from the British Veterinary Association; what reply he is sending; what action he is taking.