Scottish MEP made BVA Honorary Associate
Alyn Smith MEP (left)
Leading Scottish MEP Alyn Smith has been honoured for his deep commitment to animal welfare, and for both his long-standing interest in the treatment of animals and the veterinary profession, by being made an Honorary Associate of the British Veterinary Association.
An MEP representing the SNP in the European Parliament, Alyn is a member of the parliament's Agriculture Committee, where he demonstrates his passion for animal welfare through campaigns on a wide range of issues from commercial animal transport to protection of domestic rabbits.
He received his Honorary Associate membership on 15th October in a presentation at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, in Edinburgh.
Commenting on the honour, Mr Smith said: "I am both delighted and humbled to be offered this Honorary Associate membership of the BVA. It means a huge amount to me to have this relationship with an organisation which upholds the very highest standards of animal welfare practice and which is recognised internationally for its knowledge, integrity and professionalism."
Veterinary practices are being urged to help owners safely dispose of any unused and expired pet medicines - not just antibiotics - during November's Animal Medicines Amnesty. 
