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Cats Protection unveils priorities in Wales
One in four households in Wales owns a cat.
The charity met with members of the Senedd to outline policy ideas.

Cats Protection has released a cat welfare action plan for Wales, calling on the Welsh government to introduce compulsory microchipping for cats, alongside other measures to improve cat welfare.

Further issues covered in the report include the availability of cat-friendly housing in the private rented sector, the need for breeding regulation, the inclusion of animal welfare in the Welsh Curriculum, and regulation of animal welfare establishements.

To launch the report, the charity held a reception to discuss the proposed measures with members of the Senedd (MSs) from across the political spectrum.

Although microchipping for cats will become compulsory in England on 10 June 2024, the change in the law will not affect Wales. In addition to Cats Protection, other animal welfare organisations, including RSPCA Cymru, have urged the Welsh government to follow the UK Government’s lead.

Daryl Gordon, Cats Protection’s advocacy and government relations officer for Wales, said: “Wales is a nation of pet lovers and cats are a particularly popular pet, with one in four households owning one. It’s therefore great to see so many politicians coming together to find out what they can do to ensure cats receive the protection in law that they deserve.
 
“Among the key measures we discussed was the need for compulsory microchipping of pet cats in Wales. This is something which will soon be introduced for cats in England and it’s important that cats in Wales are not left behind.
 
“We also talked about what MSs can do to ensure there is more cat-friendly housing available in the private rented sector. So many people now rent their homes yet too many are being denied the chance to own a pet cat and we believe this must change.”

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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.