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Dogs Trust Worldwide awards funding to support Thai neutering programme
The Soi Dog Foundation has neutered 250,000 dogs in Bangkok alone since 2016.

Charity aims to neuter 80 per cent of Bangkok street dogs.

Dogs Trust Worldwide has announced that it will support Thailand-based charity Soi Dog Foundation by providing funding to cover half of the costs of its ambitious campaign to neuter 80 per cent of street dogs in Greater Bangkok.

Soi Dog Foundation's neutering programme is thought to be the largest campaign of its kind on the planet. The charity has neutered 250,000 dogs in Bangkok alone since 2016.

Dogs Trust Worldwide was set up in 2016 in order to support animal health and welfare initiatives overseas. It has supported Soi Dog Foundation's work since then through its International Grants Programme.

This latest round of funding represents 50 per cent of what is required for the Catch Neuter Vaccinate Return (CNVR) project, which focuses on street dogs in the Thai capital city.

Karen Reed from Dogs Trust Worldwide said: “Soi Dog is a fantastically-run charity doing amazing work, and we are extremely happy to continue to partner with them, as they continue their aim to neuter 80 per cent of street dogs in Greater Bangkok.

“What they have accomplished so far is an astonishing achievement and has dramatically changed the lives of street dogs for the better in the country.”

Dogs Trust Worldwide has now opened applications for other well-governed and well-planned projects taking place outside of the UK to apply for grants.

The charity is accepting applications for innovative projects that contribute towards encouraging responsible dog ownership or humane management of dog populations. It states that all projects must be sustainable and make a measurable difference.

The deadline for submitting applications for the next round of international grants is Monday 10 May, 2021.

For more information please visit the Dogs Trust Worldwide website.

Images (c) Soi Dog Foundation.

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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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Lords Committee opens Pet Parasite Medication inquiry

The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee will launch its inquiry into Pet Parasite Medication (PPM) on Wednesday (3 June).

Focusing on treatments containing fipronil and imidacloprid, the inquiry will seek to understand distribution pathways and the impacts of PPM use and non-use on biodiversity and human health. It will also cover current regulation, monitoring, and the potential implications for pets and their owners.

The committee will hear evidence from environmental non-governmental organisations and research institutes. The public can follow the proceedings live on Parliament TV or in person in the Palace of Westminster.