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Kennel Club launches ‘Voice for Dogs’ manifesto
"Our manifesto highlights the strides that the Kennel Club has made so far in giving a voice to dogs, but most importantly all that still needs to be achieved" - Holly Conway, Kennel Club.

Nine-point plan outlines government measures to protect dog welfare 

The Kennel Club has launched a new ‘Voice for Dogs’ manifesto calling on the incoming government to reform dog welfare laws and extend more help to pet owners.

Launched ahead of the General Election (12 December), the nine-point plan sets out key issues facing dogs and their owners in the UK. It also outlines the measures and legislative changes that need to be taken to be put into place to protect the welfare of dogs.

Among the measures listed in the manifesto includes a call to ban to use of electric shock collars, a review of microchipping regulations, and a re-evaluation of the current licensing system for domestic firework use.

The manifesto also highlights the importance of encouraging responsible dog breeding. In 2018, the Kennel Club welcomed the partial integration of its Assured Breeding Scheme into breeding regulations, but is urging the government to further simplify them.

It says that many trustworthy, low-volume home breeders are being put off breeding altogether, leaving a gap in the market that is likely to be filled by rogue puppy traders. The Kennel Club therefore recommends the removal of the ‘business test’ for people who breed one or two litters a year, and to simplify the steps breeders of three or four litters must take to obtain a licence.

Kennel Club’s head of public affairs, Holy Conway, said: “Our manifesto highlights the strides that the Kennel Club has made so far in giving a voice to dogs, but most importantly all that still needs to be achieved.

“Prior to the election being called, we welcomed firm commitments concerning shock collars and animal cruelty sentences, and it has been incredibly disappointing that these have been halted. We look forward to working with an incoming government to ensure these previous obligations are prioritised and that further measures are put in place to protect the welfare of dogs.”

 

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Vets to run marathon for World Animal Protection

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 Two recently graduated veterinary surgeons will be running the London Marathon in April to raise money for the charity World Animal Protection.

Alex Bartlett and Maeve O'Neill plan to run the race together if they are given the same start times.

Dr O'Neill said: "You're always limited in what you can do to help animals, so it is nice to raise money for a charity that helps animals around the world."

Dr Bartlett added: "I have never run a marathon before and am excited to run my first one for such a good cause!"

Both Dr Bartlett and Dr O'Neill have fundraising pages online. 

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BSAVA releases new Guide to Procedures

The British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) has published a new edition of its Guide to Procedures for Small Animal Practice.

It has added four new procedures; cystostomy tube placement, endotracheal intubation, point-of-care ultrasound and wet-to-dry dressings.

BSAVA says that it is an essential step-by-step guide to diagnostic and therapeutic procedures performed in practice. The textbook includes new images and illustrations, as well as high-definition videos for use prior to procedures.

Nick Bexfield and Julia Riggs, editors of the new edition, said: "We have built upon the success of the previous editions by responding to the feedback received from the BSAVA readership, and hope this new guide helps to further increase the confidence and accuracy with which these procedures are performed."

Print copies are available in the BSAVA store, with a digital version in the BSAVA library.