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British Veterinary Association Ends its Opposition to Vegan Diets for Dogs
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SustainablePetFood.info
July 2024
In short, it is commendable that the BVA has finally ended its previous, unscientific opposition to (nutritionally-sound) vegan dog diets, has noted the environmental benefits that plant-based ingredients may provide. However, the BVA clearly needs to make much greater efforts to become informed about key recent evidence in this rapidly-developing field.
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has ended its opposition to (nutritionally-sound) vegan diets for dogs. Until recently, its opposition was regularly reported. This opposition was contrary to the combined weight of veterinary medical evidence in this field. However, the BVA also has a corporate partnership with Mars Petcare, which makes large sums from selling meat-based pet foods. They could lose significant market share, if vegan pet foods succeed (this sector is currently undergoing rapid expansion).
Stated Andrew Knight, veterinary Professor of Animal Welfare: “The Mars-BVA partnership represents a significant conflict of interest. Veterinary associations have a responsibility to ensure their positions are evidence-based, up-to-date, and not influenced by conflicts of interest.”
However, following significant critique, in 2023 the BVA ceased its public statements opposing vegan pet food and established a working group to review its position on companion animal diets, including vegan diets.
On 24th July 2024, the BVA publicly ended its opposition to (nutritionally-sound) vegan dog diets, publishing an article, policy position and report on diet choices for cats and dogs:
- Vets must become the ‘trusted voice’ on alternative pet food: BVA launches new policy position on diet choices for cats and dogs.
- BVA position on diet choices for cats and dogs.
- BVA companion animal feeding working group report.
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Posted on All-Creatures.org: July 25, 2024
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