DEFRA

New consultation to stop back-street breeders

Tougher dog breeding licensing to protect the welfare of puppies from back street breeders will be introduced under proposals announced by…

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Could DNA testing beat dog fouling?

It’s unhygienic, disgusting and happens all too frequently. Why do some owners still fail to clean up after their dogs?…

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Online pet advertising needs to be controlled

A puppy offered in a ‘swap for a mobile phone’ and a ‘fighting dog with big teeth’ are just two…

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Fresh call to ban shock collars

The Kennel Club is urging the government to take action following two different research studies which found conclusive proof that…

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Nature’s Feast pledges to support UK farmers

Nature’s Feast, one of the UK’s leading and most established brands in the wild bird care market, has launched a…

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One step closer to cat-friendly law

The Environment Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee has recommended that Defra extends the law on dangerous dogs to cover…

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Expressley Pets reduces its carbon paw print

Converting to LPG has proved the right move for County Durham-based Expressley Pets, which specialises in transporting pets and animals across the…

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Be Plant Wise retailers commended

Retailers who support the Be Plant Wise campaign through the order of posters and leaflets to display in their shops…

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EU legislation puts aquatic industry in the firing line

The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA) has called on all aquatic retailers to spread the ‘Be Plant Wise’ message as…

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BVA president outlines value of vets at annual dinner

British Veterinary Association (BVA) president Peter Jones used his annual London dinner speech to call on the Government, parliamentarians and…

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