Northern Ireland

BVA supports Northern Ireland dog breeding initiatives

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the recently agreed legislation to regulate all commercial dog breeders in Northern Ireland. “We fully support initiatives to clamp down on unscrupulous breeders and allow good breeders to demonstrate their own value to the puppy-buying public, so we are particularly pleased to learn…

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BRC and retailers ask MPs to step-in to help ailing high streets

In the wake of the news that town centre shop vacancy rates have reached an all-time high of 11.3 per cent, retailers have joined with the British Retail Consortium (BRC) to get MPs behind their plans. The BRC is now asking MPs to prioritise reinvigorating their local high streets, which,…

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BVA calls for financial support for Northern Ireland

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has called for financial support from the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development for Animal Health and Welfare NI at its annual Northern Ireland dinner. The dinner was hosted by Oliver McMullan and attended by parliamentarians, key representatives of animal health and welfare organisations and…

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PDSA report reveals shocking dog attack figures

A shocking new animal welfare report by leading veterinary charity PDSA has revealed millions of pets are more aggressive than ever, which could be owing to a lack of basic understanding of pets and their needs. The Animal Wellbeing Report (PAW) report, conducted by the PDSA in conjunction with YouGov,…

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Alpha Feeds to sponsor Northern Ireland’s first mushing rally

Northern Ireland’s first ever dry land mushing rally, to be held this autumn, will be sponsored by Alpha Feeds. Organised by the Siberian Husky Club of Northern Ireland, the rally will be held in the grounds of Castle Ward, County Down on 6 to 7 October. Organiser of the event…

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Alpha Feeds to sponsor Northern Ireland’s first mushing rally

Northern Ireland’s first ever dry land mushing rally, to be held this autumn, will be sponsored by Alpha Feeds. Organised by the Siberian Husky Club of Northern Ireland, the rally will be held in the grounds of Castle Ward, County Down on 6 to 7 October. Organiser of the event…

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