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New qualifications for pet behaviourists
New programme announced by COAPE

The Centre of Applied Pet Ethology (COAPE) has announced a new programme of Ofqual-regulated qualifications for pet behaviourists and trainers. The new diploma in companion animal behaviour and training is being offered by COAPE, in association with the Open College Network Yorkshire and Humber Region.

The new qualification is a three-year programme, after which students will reach degree level and can pursue an academic career in the field.

There has been a long-standing debate among those involved with pet behaviour therapy and within the veterinary and animal welfare professions about the level of education and practice standards of the individuals who offer their services as pet behaviourists and trainers. Now, COAPE hopes the new qualification will help introduce defined accountability and standardisation across the profession.

Registrations for the qualification are now being invited, with courses set to begin in September 2012. For more information, click here.

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Animal Medicines Amnesty returns this November

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 Veterinary practices are being urged to help owners safely dispose of any unused and expired pet medicines - not just antibiotics - during November's Animal Medicines Amnesty.

Organised by the Responsible Use of Medicines Alliance Companion Animal and Equine (RUMA CA&E), the initative is supported by a range of cross-sector organisations.

Practices are encouraged to use the campaign to engage the whole practice team and raise awareness of the safe disposal of medicines with clients. Learn how your practice can get involved at rumacae.org.uk 

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Bluetongue RZ extended across Scotland

The Scottish Government has announced an extension to a Bluetongue Restricted Zone that is in place in south-west Scotland.

From 3 October, the Restricted Zone will be extended to cover the whole of Scotland. The Animal, Plant and Health Agency (APHA) says this is in response to further disease spread, as well as simplify trading conditions ahead of the autumn.

Since the whole country will share a disease status, it will no longer be necessary to have a movement license to move susceptible livestock around the country. Restrictions on germinal products remain.

As of 1 October 2026, there were 1,979 cases of BTV-3 in England, 389 cases in Wales and 40 cases in Scotland.