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RSPCA urges Government to progress Kept Animals Bill
The bill includes measures to tackle pet theft, which increased by 25 per cent over the past year.
The charity is concerned that the Bill has been deprioritised. 

The RSPCA, UK animal welfare charity, has called on the Government to keep its proposals to bring in the Kept Animals Bill, after concern that the Bill has been deprioritised.

Delivered as part of the Government's flagship Action Plan for Animal Welfare, the Bill will tackle puppy smuggling, live exports, ban the keeping of primates as pets, provide greater protection to livestock from livestock worrying, and improve zoo regulations. 

David Bowles, RSPCA head of public affairs, commented: “It is 18 weeks since the Bill was last discussed by MPs and we are concerned that the Government has deprioritised the Bill meaning it will run out of time to become law in this parliamentary session.

“Not only does this Bill include measures to tackle pet theft but it also includes crucial legislative change to end live exports of animals for slaughter, proposals to stop imports of dogs with cropped ears, crackdown on the importation of puppies and tougher regulation of people keeping primates as pets, all Government manifesto commitments.

“These are also hugely important for improving animal welfare and are issues the public care passionately about, as shown in the new polling that over 30 animal welfare groups sent to the Prime Minister this week.

“We call on the Government to make good on their promise and ensure the Kept Animals Bill is given the time to progress through parliament.”

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Webinar to explore history of KC breed registers

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 A free webinar exploring the development of the Kennel Club's registration system and the evolution of closed breed registers has been announced.

Hosted by Dr Alison Skipper, veterinary and research advisor at the Kennel Club, the webinar will delve into the development of the registry and how the changing landscape of scientific knowledge has shaped breeding practices. It will also look at what this means for the future of pedigree dogs.

The session will culminate with a look at The Kennel Club's ongoing and future engagement in this area, with a chance for attendees to put forward their thoughts and questions for discussion.

This event takes place on Microsoft Teams on Tuesday, 10 June at 7pm. To learn more, visit events.teams.microsoft.com  

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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.