Government & Legislation
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Jun- 2019 -12 June
OATA joins Westminster committee inquiry for invasive species discussion
The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA) joined fellow trade associations and other experts on 11 June during a special outreach…
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May- 2019 -28 May
VN removed from register following animal poisoning conviction
The Veterinary Nurse (VN) Disciplinary Committee of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) directed that a Dunbartonshire-based veterinary nurse’s…
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7 May
HMRC raises millions from tax-dodging puppy farmers
More than £5m has been raised by an HMRC taskforce tackling dishonest dog breeders who were selling pups on the…
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Apr- 2019 -17 April
Scottish public backs ban on ‘designer pet’ breeding
Some 96.8% of 659 respondents backed a government consultation regarding its proposal to introduce new regulations for the licensing of…
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Mar- 2019 -20 March
VMD lays out preparations for medicinal supply in no-deal Brexit
The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has set out detail on the preparations underway to ensure a continued supply of veterinary…
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11 March
Pet owners ‘flock’ to vets over post-Brexit travel concerns
Continuing uncertainty around Brexit has led to a spike in the number of anxious pet owners visiting their local vet…
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Feb- 2019 -19 February
Home dog boarders ‘fear new rules will force them out of business’
An animal trades insurance specialist has said dog daycare and home boarding businesses across England are worried for their livelihoods…
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Jan- 2019 -29 January
BVA: ‘Cautious welcome’ to gov’s dangerous dogs report response
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has called the government’s response to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) committee’s ‘Controlling…
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16 January
French Bulldog and Pug puppies most illegally imported breeds
French Bulldogs and Pugs top the list of dog breeds vets most commonly suspected of being imported illegally into the…
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15 January
RCVS and BVA call for vet surgeons to be restored to Shortage Occupation List
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and British Veterinary Association (BVA) have called for veterinary surgeons to be restored…
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