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Dog Breeding Consultation Launched in Northern Ireland
The Kennel Club issues a call to action as Northern Ireland launches dog breeding consultation.

The Kennel Club has welcomed a consultation by the Northern Ireland Assembly to review legislation on dog breeding establishments in a bid to crack down on puppy farming.

Michelle O'Neill, the Agriculture and Rural Development Minister, launched the consultation on new measures for dog breeding establishments with an aim to raise the standard for breeding establishments and enhance the conditions for dogs and puppies within those premises.

This follows on from the Kennel Club-supported decision earlier this year to introduce compulsory microchipping to Northern Ireland. The Kennel Club is pleased with many measures proposed as part of the consultation, including those to limit the number of litters a bitch may produce.

Caroline Kisko, Communications Director of the Kennel Club, said: "The Minister has made it clear that she understands that dog breeding is a legitimate business, and does not want to introduce unnecessary and potential onerous requirements for breeders, but has highlighted that the welfare needs of pups, dams and sires is of paramount importance."

She added that the Kennel Club supports the move absolutely, and urges all those with an interest in dog breeding to review the proposals and make their voices heard.

For more information and to view the consultation documents, click here. 

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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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New form for online veterinary medicines retailers

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has produced a new online form for retailers wishing to sell veterinary medicines on the internet.

The form replace the previous Word version and is part of the VMD's ongoing commitment to digitise its processes. Anyone retailing prescription medicines online, including POM-V, POM-VPS and NFA-VPS categories, is lawfully required to register with the VMD before trading.

The change only applies to new applicants. Retailers already listed on the VMD's Register of Online Retailers or registered under the Accredited Internet Retailer Scheme (AIRS) do not need to do anything.