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Circus animal bill to be scrutinised
EFRACom welcome written evidence on draft bill

Following draft legislation to ban the use of wild animals in circuses in England, the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (EFRACom), has invited interested parties to submit evidence on the draft bill.

The draft bill was published by Defra on April 16, and will make it an offence for the operator of a travelling circus to use a wild animal in a performance or exhibition in England.

Wild animals are defined in the draft bill as any animal of a kind not usually domesticated in Britain.

To allow circus operators sufficient time to adapt their businesses and arrange suitable care for their animals, the government has proposed a grace period. Therefore the ban is to come into force on December 1, 2015, by which time operators must have removed any wild animals from their circus.

Interested parties are invited to submit written evidence to EFRACom by Wednesday, May 8.

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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