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The Dog Treat Company gets tails wagging for Valentine’s Day

The Dog Treat Company has released a brand new dog treat for Valentine’s Day 2017. The fast-growing rural business aims to set…

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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…

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Public invited to snap up a stake in Cotswold RAW

Pet food producer Cotswold RAW is launching an exciting new initiative. From 12am on 10 January 2017, the company aims to crowdfund…

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Vets respond to confirmation of avian influenza

Avian influenza of the H5N8 strain has been confirmed in turkeys at a farm near Louth in Lincolnshire on Friday.…

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‘Poultry owners must keep birds inside’ due to bird flu concerns

Poultry keepers must now keep chickens, hens, ducks and turkeys housed indoors where practicable, or keep them separate from wild…

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Capone Campaign cracks down on back yard rabbit breeders

A new campaign hopes to tackle unlicensed rabbit breeders. The Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund (RWAF) has launched the Capone Campaign with…

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Responses to Defra’s review of animal establishments licensing released

A summary of responses to Defra’s consultation on the review of animal establishments licensing in England has been published. This…

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Popular pond plant banned from sale

A popular pond plant, water hyacinth, has been banned from long-term saying following the European Commission publishing its list of species…

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Red-eared sliders banned in the UK

Red-eared sliders as well as five other popular aquatic plant species, have been banned from long-term sale. The decision follows the…

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DEFRA confirms microchipping regulations

Individuals who microchip cats, ferrets and rabbits must meet certain criteria to comply with regulations, according to VetSkill. Since The…

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