Regulation
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Mar- 2017 -16 March
Couple jailed for selling sick puppies
A Kent couple who sold dying puppies to unsuspecting buyers have been jailed for a number of fraud and animal welfare offences. Anthony and Lucy O’Donnell, both of Old Maidstone Road, Sidcup, appeared at Inner London Crown Court for sentencing after 12 people reported buying sick puppies, ten of whom…
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1 March
Pets at Home food recalled following ‘seriously unwell’ pets
Pets at Home has issued a recall for four of its AVA pet food products after pets collapsed suddenly and experienced fitting, as well as other symptoms. Three cats became seriously unwell after being fed the product for just four to six weeks. All three cats had to receive veterinary…
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1 March
New avian flu measures announced
New measures to protect against avian flu have been confirmed by the Government chief vet. A more targeted approach will be taken to control the disease. Following plans set out earlier this month, all poultry keepers across England must continue to observe strict biosecurity measures, with housing or netting required in…
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Feb- 2017 -21 February
Working party dedicated to Cavalier King Charles spaniel hearts
Following a meeting convened by the Kennel Club with representatives of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breed clubs and the Veterinary Cardiology Society, progress has been made in developing a working party to review and improve the heart screening of the breed within the UK. The working group will review…
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16 February
Better surveillance of livestock needed, warns BVA
A ‘robust surveillance system’ is vital to the health of UK livestock, claims the British Veterinary Association (BVA). Following the precautions against Avian Influenza further strengthened last week and reports of Schmallenberg Virus cases across the country, the anniversary of the devastating 2001 Foot and Mouth outbreak (19 February) the…
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10 February
Ten month suspension for vet nurse who ordered drugs for herself
A Surrey-based veterinary nurse has been suspended from the Register for ten months after order drugs for her own personal use. The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Veterinary Nurse Disciplinary Committee has directed the Registrar to suspend the veterinary nurse. The disciplinary case against Lois Hodgkinson RVN took place…
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9 February
Telemedicine consultation launched by RCVS
The RCVS will be launching a new consultation asking for the views of the veterinary and veterinary nurse professions on the use of telemedicine in veterinary clinical practice. Telemedicine can be defined as any clinical healthcare service that is provided using remote telecommunications services and the aim of the consultation…
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7 February
New puppy sale laws crack down on backyard breeders
The sales of puppies younger than eight weeks has been made illegal in a bid to crack down on irresponsible breeders. Environment Secretary, Andrea Leadsom, announced that ministers would toughen dog breeding licensing rules to protect thousand of puppies. Anyone breeding and selling three or more litters of puppies a…
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Jan- 2017 -26 January
Post-Brexit farm animal welfare discussed by Ministers
A commons debate about farm animal welfare post-Brexit saw the Government confirm leaving the EU offers an opportunity to improve welfare standards in areas such as slaughter, farm support systems and labelling. During the debate held on Tuesday 24 Jan, the Government made explicit and detailed comments about how they…
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24 January
Farmers and smallholders warned not to feed kitchen scraps
The Animal and Plant Health Agency is warning farmers and smallholders not to feed catering or kitchen waste to livestock such as pigs and poultry, even if they are being kept as pets. It remains illegal to feed catering waste, kitchen scraps, meat or meat products to farmed animals. This…
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