Regulation
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Feb- 2017 -16 February
Better surveillance of livestock needed, warns BVA
A ‘robust surveillance system’ is vital to the health of UK livestock, claims the British Veterinary Association (BVA). Following the…
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10 February
Ten month suspension for vet nurse who ordered drugs for herself
A Surrey-based veterinary nurse has been suspended from the Register for ten months after order drugs for her own…
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9 February
Telemedicine consultation launched by RCVS
The RCVS will be launching a new consultation asking for the views of the veterinary and veterinary nurse professions on the…
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7 February
New puppy sale laws crack down on backyard breeders
The sales of puppies younger than eight weeks has been made illegal in a bid to crack down on irresponsible…
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Jan- 2017 -26 January
Post-Brexit farm animal welfare discussed by Ministers
A commons debate about farm animal welfare post-Brexit saw the Government confirm leaving the EU offers an opportunity to improve…
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24 January
Farmers and smallholders warned not to feed kitchen scraps
The Animal and Plant Health Agency is warning farmers and smallholders not to feed catering or kitchen waste to livestock…
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Nov- 2016 -10 November
UK pets at risk as two-thirds of owners unaware of welfare needs
Only one in three pet owners (35 percent) are familiar with their pet’s legal welfare needs, reveals a coalition of…
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Jul- 2016 -12 July
Glyphosate receives temporary reprieve
On June 28, EU officials confirmed an extension to the licence for glyphosate, allowing growers to use the herbicide for…
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