Government & Legislation
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Jun- 2018 -21 June
BVA welcomes Cabinet Secretary’s statement on improving pet welfare in Wales
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has responded to a range of new measures announced recently (19 June) to further improve…
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20 June
RCVS introduces two new committees to aid decision-making
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has introduced two new committees and will also increase the frequency of public…
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13 June
New import rules on Caudata to come in July
New EU rules on the import of Caudata amphibians such as newts and salamanders are being introduced to the UK…
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13 June
Dog owners face £75 fine as beach walkers banned
A new rule has been brought in to stop dog walking on the UK’s busiest beaches with those ignoring the…
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8 June
Disciplinary committee suspends Republic of Ireland-based vet from register
The disciplinary committee of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has suspended a Republic of Ireland-based veterinary surgeon from…
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8 June
London Assembly votes for mandatory scanning of run over cats
The London Assembly unanimously agreed on a motion to ask the London mayor to push for the mandatory scanning of…
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1 June
‘Good dog’ to be put down following court ruling
A dog deemed ‘dangerous’ by Worcester Magistrates Court has been ordered to be put down after it escaped through a…
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May- 2018 -30 May
Pets’n’Vets Family backs bill to stop irresponsible dog breeding
The Pets’n’Vets Family, the network of veterinary practices with surgeries around Glasgow and surrounding areas, has backed the launch of…
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25 May
Tech startup ‘staunch’ supporter of Lucy’s Law to go to war with puppy farmers
A new tech startup has been awarded £200,000 from Jenson SEIS and EIS Fund 2017/18 in early stage investment in…
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24 May
Three quarters of recruiters ‘don’t see any value’ in apprenticeship levy
According to new research three quarters of recruiters see ‘no value’ in the apprenticeship levy. The research conducted by the…
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