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Dog welfare manifesto launches ahead of Scottish elections
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The manifesto highlights the need for a ban on electronic training device. 
Calls for Scottish Government to review dog breeding regulations

A package of policy measures for dog welfare is to be launched ahead of the 2016 Scottish Parliament election in May.

Produced by the Kennel Club and Scottish Kennel Club, the ‘A Dog’s Life’ manifesto follows the success of the first ever dog-specific manifesto in the lead-up to the 2015 UK General Election.

It calls for the Scottish Government to recognise the Kennel Club Assured Breeder Scheme and to review regulations on dog breeders.

It also highlights the need for a ban on electronic training devices and to further develop the law on tail docking.

The manifesto will launch at Scottish Parliament on Thursday, 25 February. Representatives from the Kennel Club and Scottish Kennel Club will join SMPs Richard Lochhead, Claudia Beamish and Sir Jamie McGrigor.

“The Kennel Club and Scottish Kennel Club are very much looking forward to our guest speakers highlighting their respective parties’ manifesto pledges relating to the welfare of dogs,” said Kennel Club secretary Caroline Kisko.

“Once again our manifesto focuses on our vision for legislative change which would do more to protect dogs at every stage of life; from breeding and acquisition to dog training, responsible dog ownership and everyday living.”

Among other welfare measures, the manifesto calls for the Scottish Government to review the use of dogs as a second species for toxicity testing in human drug development.

It also urges the Home Office to investigate all serious and fatal dog bite incidents using the services of a suitable behaviourist. 

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Applications open for MMI research grants

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 RCVS' Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) has launched round two of its veterinary mental health research grants.

Researchers have until 11.59pm on Wednesday, 28 May 2025 to apply for a grant for research which reflects MMI's 2025 focus areas.

Only one Impact Grant was awarded last year, and so this year there are two Discovery Grants and one Impact Grants available. Each Discovery Grant is worth £5,000 and the Impact Grant is worth £15,000.

For more information or to apply, email researchgrants@rcvs.org.uk to contact the MMI team.

 

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BBC Radio 4 documentary addresses corporate fees

BBC Radio 4's File on 4 Investigates has released a documentary exploring how corporate-owned veterinary practices may be inflating bills to increase profit.

Released on 15 April, 'What's Happening To Your Vet Bills?' revealed the policies which many corporate groups have in place to increase their profits. This included targets and upgrades which veterinary teams are tasked with meeting on a regular basis.

It also features Anrich Vets, an independently-owned practice based in Wigan. Following the case of Staffordshire terrier Benjy, who is diagnosed with a tumour, the documentary shares how the team were able to offer contextualised care and advice to make the procedure as affordable as possible for his owners.

The documentary can be heard on demand on BBC iPlayer.