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Message from the President.

Williams R · The Veterinary record · 4 July 2026

Clinical bottom line

BVA actively lobbies for Veterinary Surgeons Act reform to modernize professional regulations.

Summary

This article is a presidential message from Rob Williams of the British Veterinary Association (BVA) addressing ongoing advocacy efforts for reform of the Veterinary Surgeons Act. The message outlines the BVA's commitment to lobbying for legislative changes affecting veterinary practice regulation. While specific reform details are not elaborated in the abstract, the message emphasizes the organization's active engagement in professional advocacy and regulatory modernization. The Veterinary Surgeons Act governs the conduct and standards of veterinary professionals in the United Kingdom, and proposed reforms likely address contemporary practice challenges, professional scope, and regulatory frameworks. This communication serves to inform BVA members and the broader veterinary community about institutional priorities and government relations activities. Such advocacy efforts are essential for the profession to adapt regulations to current veterinary practice, emerging technologies, and professional development needs. The message reflects the BVA's role as the primary professional body representing veterinary interests and its responsibility to shape legislation affecting practitioners.

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