Government

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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Scottish government confirms electric shock dog collar ban

The use of electric shock dog collars is to be banned in Scotland, the Scottish government has confirmed. The decision…

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41 animal charities urge government to ‘put words into action’ on post-Brexit welfare

The UK Centre for Animal Law and Wildlife and Countryside Link have released a report ‘Brexit – getting the best…

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PetQuip secures government funding for exhibitions

The PetQuip export association has been successful in the Government’s latest Tradeshow Access Programme bidding round in securing cash grants…

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Government drafts Bill on animal sentience

Responding to the campaign to enshrine Article 13 of the Lisbon Treaty into UK law, the Government has today (12…

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Charity asks government for further animal cruelty measures

The Dogs Trust has commended the government’s intentions on cracking down on animal cruelty offences. The government recently committed to…

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Government admits need for tougher cruelty penalties

The Government has acknowledged that the current punishments for the most shocking animal cruelty offences are inadequate and now require “the…

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