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Electronic training collars for dogs and cats to be banned under new legislation announced today
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
The government have announced a consultation on a ban on third party puppy and kitten sales in England.
The laying hens and pullets welfare code has been updated as part of a programme of reforms to enhance the welfare of animals.
Tougher sentences for animal cruelty move step closer following results of consultation
Zac Goldsmith MP will play a key role in the preparations for an international conference about the illegal wildlife trade, held in London in October 2018.
Updated statutory guidance part of on-going programme of reforms reflecting latest vet and animal husbandry advice
Environment Secretary Michael Gove has announced a series of measures to further strengthen animal welfare standards in England.
Up to £2.7 million is available to organisations across 3 CRACK IT challenges to replace, refine and reduce the use of animals.
Environment Secretary Andrea Leadsom addresses the Oxford Farming Conference 2017.
British ambassador to Mongolia Catherine Arnold blogs about the illegal wildlife trade.
A product defect alert for Vetflurane liquid, 250 ml bottle, manufactured by Virbac SA has been issued.
From today (6 April 2016) it will be compulsory for owners to ensure their dog is microchipped.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
From 6 April it will be compulsory for owners to ensure their dog is microchipped
Tougher dog breeding licensing to protect the welfare of puppies from back street breeders will be introduced under proposals announced today.
The Veterinary Products Committee (VPC) is currently seeking applicants for 5 vacancies.
Technical Meeting on the Elephant Protection Initiative
Summary of the 2015 amendments of the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001 that will affect vets.
New laws to clamp down on people illegally abandoning horses come into force today, improving horse welfare standards across the country.
The MHRA has issued a medical safety alert for RelonChem Ltd / Kent Pharmaceuticals Tramadol 50mg capsules.
Defra Minister Lord de Mauley leads the UK delegation to the Second Illegal Wildlife Trade Conference in Botswana
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
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