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RVNs campaign against breed specific legislation
Both Shakira and Gemma work within the charity sector and say they have experienced the "depressing reality" of BSL.

Calls for vets and nurses to take part in protest
 
Two veterinary nurses have launched a campaign to tackle breed specific legislation (BSL), which bans types of dogs based on their physical appearance under the Dangerous Dogs Act.

Shakira Free Miles and Gemma Plumer are urging veterinary surgeons and nurses to join them at a peaceful protest this Saturday (11 July).

Organised by DDA Watch, the protest will be held in Westminster, London from 2-6pm.

Both Shakira and Gemma work within the charity sector and say they have experienced the "depressing reality" of BSL.

"As veterinary nurses our job entails holding that innocent dog for euthanasia, and the veterinary surgeons to give the lethal injection.

"We believe this is wrong and we would like to see an end to breed discrimination. This law penalises responsible owners and healthy innocent dogs.
 
"Our new campaign is to spread awareness about BSL within our veterinary community and to stand together and put an end to this law that is not working.

"We are in a desirable position to do something as veterinary nurses, this is our time and our opportunity to really change things. We have the drive and a voice to end BSL and hope to have the support of our veterinary community."

Shakira and Gemma say their campaign is getting evermore support on Twitter and an official government e-petition is on the horizon. They hope to debate BSL in the House of Commons if they get the required 100,000 signatures.

Commenting on this week's protest, Shakira and Gemma said: "We would love as many vets and veterinary nurses to join us in their uniform to represent veterinary professionals and offer their support to our campaign."

You can get in touch by email: saveabulls@gmail.com, Twitter: @SaveABulls, or Facebook: SaveABulls
 

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Annual submission deadline small pet animal exemptions

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 Companies marketing medicines for small pets exempt from authorisation must submit their annual return to the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) by 30 November 2026.

Submitting this annual return ensures continued compliance with regulatory requirements for products marketed without a full Marketing Authorisation. The exemption specifically applies to products intended for animals, cage birds, terrarium animals, small rodents, ferrets and rabbits.

For further details and submission guidelines, visit the gov.uk website.  

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