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Chinese city introduces one-dog policy
China’s pet population has soared in recent years, with an estimated 100 million pets living in the country in 2015.
Households only allowed to keep one dog in Qingdao

A one-dog policy has been implemented in Qingdao, a city in China’s eastern Shandong province.

The new regulations prohibit 40 ‘dangerous’ dog breeds including Tibetan mastiffs and require all dogs to be registered, rabies vaccinated and carry an electronic identity device, according to local media.

Owners in breach of the rules face initial fines of 500-2,000 yuan (£58-231), and dogs may be confiscated from repeat offenders.

China’s pet population has soared in recent years, with an estimated 100 million pets living in the country in 2015. The new rules were reportedly a response to disturbances and injuries caused by some dogs, and are intended to provide more comprehensive regulations and clarity on penalties.

Similar rules were implemented in Chengdu, the capital of the Sichuan province, in 2009. Other cities followed suit, including Harbin, Zhuhai, Changzhou and Nanchang. A 2011 ban on owning dogs in the city centre of Jiangmen, Guangdong province, was overturned after just nine days following a public backlash.

 

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Practices urged to audit neutering data

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 RCVS Knowledge has called on vet practices to audit their post-operative neutering outcomes.

It follows the release of the 2024 NASAN benchmarking report, which collates data from neutering procedures performed on dogs, cats and rabbits.

The benchmarking report enables practices in the UK and Ireland to compare their post-operative outcomes to the national average. This includes the rate of patients lost to follow-up, which in 2024 increased to 23 per cent.

Anyone from the practice can submit the data using a free template. The deadline for next report is February 2026.

Visit the RCVS Knowledge website to complete an audit. 

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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.