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Think Again Lovebirds
Lovebirds are very pretty birds but they also require a lot of time and care.
Thinking of buying your special one a pair of lovebirds this Valentine’s Day?  Though lovebirds sound romantic, there’s much more work in caring for them than you first imagined.

Lovebirds are active, cheerful and beautifully decorative. These petite 'pocket' parrots are very intriguing, however, these birds are pets for enthusiasts and they are a long term commitment.

Lisa Jarvis, Lantra’s Industry Partnership Manager said: “Lovebirds can live up to 20 years, so you need to be sure that you can commit for that long before buying these pets. The most time-consuming part of caring for lovebirds is the effort required to tame them, a delicate process that needs to be fulfilled so you and your lovebirds have a long and happy life together.”

So if the demands of caring for lovebirds just aren’t right for you or your special one, perhaps a donation to a bird charity such as the RSPB or a trip to a bird sanctuary this Valentine's Day might be the perfect gift instead!

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Voting opens for BEVA Council

News Story 1
 Eligible members of BEVA will be able to vote for their Council team until Monday, 17 August 2026. Members will have received an election email on 17 July.

There are five candidates standing for four available places on Council. They are:

  • Alexandre Triguino
  • Angela Jones
  • Beth Bryant
  • Holly Rees
  • Hugh Somerville
Full profiles for each candidate can be found on the BEVA website. 

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New form for online veterinary medicines retailers

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has produced a new online form for retailers wishing to sell veterinary medicines on the internet.

The form replace the previous Word version and is part of the VMD's ongoing commitment to digitise its processes. Anyone retailing prescription medicines online, including POM-V, POM-VPS and NFA-VPS categories, is lawfully required to register with the VMD before trading.

The change only applies to new applicants. Retailers already listed on the VMD's Register of Online Retailers or registered under the Accredited Internet Retailer Scheme (AIRS) do not need to do anything.