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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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Webinar to explore AMR in vet dentistry

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 The WSAVA has invited veterinary professionals to a webinar on responsible antibiotic usage in dentistry.

On 19 November 2025, at 1am, Dr J Scott Weese and Dr Brooke Niemiec will share the latest advice for antimicrobial use. They will present research on oral bacterology, and explain how attendees can choose appropriate antibiotics.

The session will cover pre-, intra- and post-operative guidelines, with recommendations for various pathologies.

The webinar is designed to support veterinary professionals to make informed decisions and tackle antimicrobial resistance.

Attendees can register here. 

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Dechra launches checklist for veterinary sustainability

Global animal health specialist Dechra has announced the world's first Veterinary Green Theatre Checklist (VGTC) to help make surgery more sustainable.

Endorsed by leading veterinary organisations, including the BEVA, BVNA and RCVS Knowledge, the checklist is designed to reduce the environmental footprint of veterinary care, while supporting better animal health outcomes.

The checklist was launched at the World Congress of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia in Paris and will be followed by an internal training and awareness campaign. For more information, visit dechra.com