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NI introduces compulsory microchipping
New law on microchipping comes into force

Northern Ireland has become the first region of the United Kingdom to bring in legislation making it compulsory for a dog to be microchipped. The Dogs (Amendment) Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 also mandates measures to deal with dangerous dogs, Dog Control Notices, and more powers for Dog Wardens. It is hoped that the new legislation will assist with the identification of stray dogs and thus allow for a more rapid return to their rightful owners.

The new legislation also extends the jurisdiction of legislation to private property, thus closing a loophole in previous legislation that includes the Dogs (Northern Ireland) Order 1983, the Dangerous Dogs (Northern Ireland) Order 1991, and the Dogs (Amendment) Act (Northern Ireland) 2001.

Commenting, Dog Warden Nicola Poole said "I think it'll make a big difference to dog wardens. It's another method of trying to track dogs' owners and get them home. Dogs' collars and tags can be lost and can be removed. The microchip is permanent, so it can be pretty helpful."

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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