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CLA welcomes MPs' support for fly-grazing Bill
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A recent CLA report revealed that more than 3,000 horses are being fly-grazed in England.
Control of Horses Bill passed its second parliamentary reading on Friday

The Country Land and Business Association (CLA), which represents farmers, rural businesses and landowners, has said that it is "pleased and encouraged" MP Julian Sturdy's Private Members Bill on horse fly-grazing has passed its second reading in parliament.

The Control of Horses Bill would see the time it takes to rescue horses abandoned to fly-grazing reduced from two weeks to four days, with new powers created to allow horses to be sent to animal welfare sanctuaries.

Henry Robinson, CLA's President, said: "We're pleased and encouraged the MPs have rightly backed Julian Sturdy's Private Members Bill. CLA policy and evidence have been instrumental in moving it on to the Committee Stage, which is another step towards ensuring the law in England adequately protects both landowners and the welfare of the animals.

"Wales has already taken steps to provide such powers in the form of the Control of Horses (Wales) Act 2014, which allows local authorities to take swift and decisive action. The CLA would like to see similar powers in England, together with more effective legislation to enable landowners n both England and Wales to deal with the problem in a quicker and more cost effective manner.

"The CLA has been calling on the government to ensure Local Authorities and landowners in both nations would have the power they need to tackle fly-grazing - without collective approach the problem will simply migrate from one country or area to the next."

In September, together with a number of animal welfare charities and rural organisations, the CLA launched a report called 'Stop the scourge - time to address unlawful fly-grazing in England'. The report revealed that more than 3,000 horses are being fly-grazed in England, causing misery for horses, animal welfare organisations, landowners and Local Authorities.

Henry Robinson subsequently met with Lord de Mauley from Defra on the issue and gave oral evidence to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee inquiry into the causes and impacts of fly-grazing. 

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Webinar to explore history of KC breed registers

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 A free webinar exploring the development of the Kennel Club's registration system and the evolution of closed breed registers has been announced.

Hosted by Dr Alison Skipper, veterinary and research advisor at the Kennel Club, the webinar will delve into the development of the registry and how the changing landscape of scientific knowledge has shaped breeding practices. It will also look at what this means for the future of pedigree dogs.

The session will culminate with a look at The Kennel Club's ongoing and future engagement in this area, with a chance for attendees to put forward their thoughts and questions for discussion.

This event takes place on Microsoft Teams on Tuesday, 10 June at 7pm. To learn more, visit events.teams.microsoft.com  

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UK's BSE risk status downgraded

The WOAH has downgraded the UK's international risk status for BSE to 'negligible'.

Defra says that the UK's improved risk status recognises the reputation for having the highest standards for biosecurity. It adds that it demonstrates decades of rigorous animal control.

Outbreaks of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy, also known as mad cow disease, have previously resulted in bans on Britain's beef exports.

The UK's new status could lead to expanded trade and better confidence in British beef.

Christine Middlemiss, the UK's chief veterinary officer, said: "WOAH's recognition of the UK as negligible risk for BSE is a significant milestone and is a testament to the UK's strong biosecurity measures and the hard work and vigilance of farmers and livestock keepers across the country who have all played their part in managing the spread of this disease.