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Vets reappointed to animal health and welfare group
Ifan Lloyd has been reappointed to the Wales Animal Health and Welfare Framework Group.
Panel will ensure ongoing veterinary expertise in Wales

BVA Welsh regional representative Ifan Lloyd has been reappointed to the Wales Animal Health and Welfare Framework Group.

The Wales Animal Health and Welfare Framework Group was set up in June 2014 to support the development and implementation of the Wales Animal Health and Welfare Framework.

News that Mr. Lloyd was to rejoin the Group was announced by The Welsh Cabinet Secretary for Environment and Rural Affairs, Lesley Griffiths.

He will be joined by Joanna Price, head of Bristol University Veterinary School, David Davies, chairman of the Welsh Advisory Board of NFU Mutual Insurance and Moss Jones, director of the Welsh Agricultural Organisation Society.

BVA Welsh Branch president Neil Paton commented: “Ensuring ongoing veterinary input and expertise into the Group’s work was one of the key recommendations we called for in ‘Our manifesto for Wales’, launched in the run up to May’s election, so we are encouraged by the Minister’s reappointments and Ifan’s continuing contributions to the Group.

“It’s imperative that the veterinary profession - as leading animal advocates – are involved in these strategic, national level conversations that facilitate crucial partnership working between government, livestock keepers, other animal owners and industry in order to safeguard animal health and ensure the highest standards of animal welfare.”

After serving two terms, Mr Lloyd will step down as BVA Council’s Welsh Regional Representative. However, he will continue in his role on the Wales Animal Health and Welfare Framework Group.

Anyone who is interested in applying for the role of BVA Regional Representative can visit the BVA Council pages. Applications close on Sunday 18 December.

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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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'We know that farm vets are working hard to support farmers and animals affected by this outbreak, during what is an extremely difficult time for all involved,' they stated. 'Continued vigilance to identify disease early is vital and vaccination remains the best way of protecting animals from this disease.'