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Battersea's Muddy Dog Challenge opens for registration
"We can't wait to see animal lovers across the UK tackle our obstacle course" - Emma Lovesey, senior events manager, Battersea.
The outdoor obstacle course will raise money for the charity's work. 

Registration has opened for animal welfare charity Battersea's annual 'Muddy Dog Challenge'. The fundraising challenge, which can be undertaken as a 2.5km or 5km obstacle course, will see participants run through a variety of exciting obstacles. These include the bubble tunnel the doggy day spa and the ball pit bath.

The course can be ran or walked, and anyone interested is encouraged to take the challenge with or without a dog. Battersea is seeking both participants and volunteers for the events, and all money raised will go towards the charity's rescue and rehoming mission. Visit muddydog.battersea.org.uk for registration and further information.

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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.