Government

BVA: Government must make good on its commitment in law pre-Brexit

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has today (7 August) responded to the government’s update following a consultation on the Animal…

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Government agrees not to ban Staffordshire Bull Terriers

The government has agreed with a petition not to add Staffordshire Bull Terriers to the Dangerous Dogs Act’s list of…

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NOAH gives cautious welcome to government Brexit plans

The National Office of Animal Health (NOAH) says it “cautiously” welcomes the government’s white paper out today that details plans…

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Campaign group calls on Welsh government to introduce Lucy’s Law

Anti puppy farming campaign group and one of the founders of Lucy’s Law, Care And Respect Includes All Dogs (CARIAD),…

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Government accused of ‘inaccurate information’ over dangerous dogs

Animal welfare charity Blue Cross says it has been left “astounded” after it claims the government presented “inaccurate information” at…

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Government refuses to reclassify pet theft law

The government has decided not to create a new law making pet theft a crime in its own right, following…

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BVA urges government to modernise disease surveillance

Leading vets have urged the government to work “collaboratively” with them to bring current disease surveillance networks up to date.…

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Dogs Trust calls on government to ban electric collars in new campaign

Canine charity Dogs Trust has launched its #ShockinglyLegal campaign to help urge the government to ban the sale of electronic…

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Government announces new legislation for pet sales

The government has announced a call for evidence on whether there should be a ban on third party puppy sales.…

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Government urged to exempt vets from immigration targets

The British Veterinary Association (BVA), the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and the Veterinary Schools Council (VSC) have submitted…

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