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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 it awaits draft invasives legislation from the European Union (EU). The draft regulation, which comes out for consultation in the coming months, could have an enormous impact on what can…

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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 other stakeholders to see the value in vets. During the speech, Jones addressed issues such as the horsemeat scandal, the BVA’s call for clearer welfare labelling measures; dog welfare; and…

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MPs brand dog attack plans “woefully inadequate”

Government plans to protect the public from dog attacks have been labelled as “woefully inadequate” by a group of MPs. Despite the introduction of compulsory microchipping for all dogs in England, some MPs remarked in a report that the government wasn’t giving “sufficient priority” to dog control. It is estimated…

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Compulsory microchipping for dogs to be introduced in England

It has been confirmed that microchipping will become a compulsory measure for all dogs in England. DEFRA has announced that, as of 6 April 2016, all dogs will be required to have a microchip, in a move hailed by veterinary associations across the country. The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and…

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£3 million of sales saved after OATA steps in over plant ban

The Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA) is reporting it has saved the aquatics industry around £3 million in lost sales after preventing a ban on three plants originally on a DEFRA prohibition list. OATA’s campaigning on behalf of the industry means oxygenators, such as Lagarosiphon, water hyacinth and water lettuce,…

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London chicken-keepers could be unwittingly spreading disease

The Royal Veterinary College has published research showing that chicken-keepers in the Greater London area have a lack of disease knowledge and insufficient awareness of laws which could potentially have implications on welfare – despite good living conditions. Published in the journal British Poultry Science by Taylor & Francis, the article…

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Travel advice for those with pets

Silver Travel Advisor has produced numerous tips for those wanting to travel abroad with pets. With Leishmania rife in some European countries, owners are advised to get the best possible protection against parasites by visiting a vet at least 10 weeks before travelling. In some western European countries, such a…

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Travel advice for those with pets

Silver Travel Advisor has produced numerous tips for those wanting to travel abroad with pets. With Leishmania rife in some European countries, owners are advised to get the best possible protection against parasites by visiting a vet at least 10 weeks before travelling. In some western European countries, such a…

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