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Good breeder Standard
Formal recommendations have been set out for dog breeders to adhere to

The Advisory Council on the Welfare Issues of Dog Breeding has launched its Standard, giving formal recommendations to dog breeders.

Minimum standards to provide good health and welfare for all dogs involved in breeding are set out in the Standard, which will also help people find good breeders.

The Standard gives advice on how to achieve the minimum standards that the council feels are essential. It is designed to protect both breeding stock and their puppies, and will be updated regularly to coincide with the best available science.

Furthermore, the Standard covers aspects such as socialisation, daily routine and feeding, and highlights the importance of the recently launched puppy contract and puppy information pack (PIP).

"We welcome the standard which applies to all types of dogs and all types of breeder," said British Veterinary Association (BVA) president, Carl Padgett. "Sadly, all too often veterinary surgeons see the devastating consequences of poor breeding practices.

"The Standard offers clear, sound, practical guidance and is a big step forward in trying to improve the environment in which dogs are being bred."

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FIVP announces third series of Practice Matters

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 The Federation of Independent Veterinary practices (FIVP) has announced a third season of its podcast, Practice Matters.

Hosted by Ian Wolstenholme, series three will focus on the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigation, including a discussion about some of the expected impacts on independent veterinary colleagues.

Episode one launches on 13th January with guests Drs David Reader and Scott Summers, who will draw on their research into the CMA investigation and provide insights into themes such as transparency, pricing and consumer trust.

Ian Wolstenholme said: "In its third series, we will try and hone in on what the changes will mean in reality for independent practices with advice and guidance on implementation and delivery, drawing on the experience of our own team and other experts in the profession. Hope you can join us soon!" 

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Survey seeks ruminant sector views on antimicrobial stewardship

A new survey is seeking views of people working in the UK ruminant sector on how to tackle the challenge of demonstrating responsible antibiotic stewardship.

Forming part of a wider, collaborative initiative, the results will help identify the types of data available so that challenges with data collection can be better understood and addressed.

Anyone working in the UK farming sector, including vets and farmers,is encouraged to complete the survey, which is available at app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk