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New Consultation on Northern Irish Dog Regulations
Feedback is being sought on DARD's draft Dogs Regulations 2012.

A new twelve week consultation has been launched by the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development on their draft Dogs (Licensing and Identification) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012, and the Kennel Club is calling for feedback.

Due to come into effect in April 2012, the Regulations will be made under the Dogs (Amendment) Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 and will introduce a number of changes including the microchipping of dogs, control conditions, and provisions in relation to dog bite incidents on people, livestock and other animals.

Caroline Kisko, the Communication Director for the Kennel Club, commented on the move: "With the introduction of compulsory microchipping within their new draft Regulations, Northern Ireland is helping pave the way towards responsible dog ownership for the rest of the UK.

She added: "We urge the dog owning public to take part in this consultation, which aims to set out the fine print for microchipping related requirements."

Copies of the consultation documents, and the details of the consultation and proposed regulation, can be found here.

The deadline for responses is midnight on 7th February 2012.

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Practices urged to audit neutering data

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 RCVS Knowledge has called on vet practices to audit their post-operative neutering outcomes.

It follows the release of the 2024 NASAN benchmarking report, which collates data from neutering procedures performed on dogs, cats and rabbits.

The benchmarking report enables practices in the UK and Ireland to compare their post-operative outcomes to the national average. This includes the rate of patients lost to follow-up, which in 2024 increased to 23 per cent.

Anyone from the practice can submit the data using a free template. The deadline for next report is February 2026.

Visit the RCVS Knowledge website to complete an audit. 

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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.