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Website launched to tackle puppy trading

Online platform to raise awareness of illegal puppy farming

Animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS is launching an interactive online platform to raise awareness of the illegal puppy trade, and provide a tool for duped buyers to share their experiences.


With a booming illegal trade in puppies, thousands are sold under false pretences on the internet, in pet shops and in public spaces, having been bred in poor conditions and separated from their mothers too early.

Birgitt Theismann, a companion animal expert at FOUR PAWS, says: “Our main goal is to reduce the demand for cheap pedigree puppies from dubious sources and to stop the activity of illegal traders.

"With the help of concerned dog buyers we wish to gather more research, expose traders and support our demands for changes to the law”.

The charity is calling for an EU-wide regulation for all dogs to be microchipped, vaccinated and registered. Initially, the website will be launched in the UK, Gemany and Austria.

Thiessman adds: “In special cases we will contact the concerned parties, in order to get more information regarding the case. However, because we cannot follow up on every case, we are asking concerned dog owners to collect all the necessary information and hand it in at their local responsible authority."

Click here to find out more about the FOUR PAWS initiative.

Image courtesy of Vier Pfoten/FOUR PAWS

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Central Qualifications to attend BVNA Congress

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 Central Qualifications (CQ) is to host a stand at this year's BVNA Congress. The awarding body will be at Stand C9 from 11-13 October.

It will discuss changes to the qualifications strategy and some new qualifications, including a top-up course for equine veterinary care, so qualified veterinary nurses can broaden their skills.

Rachael Shepherd, education consultant at CQ, said: "We are looking forward to attending BVNA Congress this year. There are exciting times ahead, with a revamp to the VN qualifications and assessment strategy and the introduction of some new qualifications." 

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Northern Ireland chief vet warns of bluetongue risk

Following the detection of bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3) in England, Northern Ireland's chief veterinary officer has urged farmers to remain vigilant and source animals responsibly.

Brian Dooher said: "This confirmation in England is a stark reminder of the threat bluetongue presents to Northern Ireland.Whilst this finding in Norfolk is disappointing it is not unexpected giving the rising level of disease across several countries in Europe. Bluetongue does not affect human health or food safety, however an incursion to Northern Ireland would have a significant impact on livestock and the rural economy.

"I would like to remind all farmers of the importance of sourcing animals responsibly and ask that they maintain vigilance for signs of the disease reporting any suspicions to DAERA immediately."

Suspected cases of BTV-3 in Northern Ireland should be reported to the DAERA Helpline on 0300 200 7840 or by contacting the local DAERA Direct Veterinary Office.