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Association of Dogs and Cats Homes elects Giles Webber as new chair
"I feel immensely honoured to have been chosen by our members to be ADCH chair." Giles Webber (pictured).

CEO will continue to provide support for rescue centres during pandemic.

Giles Webber, chief executive of Birmingham Dogs Home, has been elected as the new chair of the umbrella group for UK-based animal rescue and rehoming groups, the Association of Dogs and Cats Homes (ADCH).

Having been in his role at Birmingham Dog's Home since 2017, Mr Webber has led supported two dedicated teams working across Birmingham and Wolverhampton  to care for over 2,000 homeless dogs every year.

The 129-year-old charity also played a key role, alongside (ADCH), during the COVID-19 pandemic. Acting as a central hub to distribute food pallets nationwide so that charities could continue to provide essential care for dogs and cats in need.

Mr Webber said: “I feel immensely honoured to have been chosen by our members to be ADCH chair and hugely privileged to be in this role at such a critical time in our sector’s history.

“Our members make ADCH the organisation that it is, and I believe that by working together for dogs and cats in the way that we do, the positive impact that we have will be ever greater.”

Mr Webber has been a trustee of ADCH for several years. He takes over chairmanship from Claire Horton CBE, who was also CEO for Battersea Dogs and Cats Home for 11 years.

In this new role, Mr Webber will continue to promote best practice in animal welfare for dogs and cats, supporting animal welfare organisations and rescue centres across the UK.

Image (c) Birmingham Dogs Home.

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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.