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Study examines impact of cat containment on welfare
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Electronic containment systems have been shown to help keep cats safe from roads, but a new study will assess their welfare impacts.
New research will investigate the impact of electronic containment systems on the emotional state of cats

A study by the University of Lincoln will assess the welfare implications of using electronic containment systems on cats.

Researchers will set up a monitoring programme for cats who have been using the system for more than a year, to see how many warnings and corrections the cats receive.

"The tests we are going to perform are going to allow us to have a good picture about cats' behaviour, both with and without a containment system.

Dr Naima Kasbaoui, a researcher involved with the investigation, said:

"Modified collars will be used to monitor the cats' movements and the effect the system has on their roaming."Cat containment systems, which transmit an electric stimulus to the cat's collar when a cat crosses a boundary, have been shown to be effective in keeping them safe from roads and neighbouring gardens. This study will reveal whether the system is having any emotional or physical impact.

Three groups of volunteers will be required to take part in the study – a control group of cats free to wander outside their home without a containment system; a household that has been using a cat containment system for more than one year; and a household where a decision has been made to use a cat containment system, but it has not yet been introduced.

To be eligible, cats should be neutered and between one and 15 years of age. To find out more, contact Dr Kasbaoui by email.

 

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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

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 Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.

The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress. 

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New form for online veterinary medicines retailers

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has produced a new online form for retailers wishing to sell veterinary medicines on the internet.

The form replace the previous Word version and is part of the VMD's ongoing commitment to digitise its processes. Anyone retailing prescription medicines online, including POM-V, POM-VPS and NFA-VPS categories, is lawfully required to register with the VMD before trading.

The change only applies to new applicants. Retailers already listed on the VMD's Register of Online Retailers or registered under the Accredited Internet Retailer Scheme (AIRS) do not need to do anything.