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Preferred educational provider status
Criteria introduced for Kennel Club instructors

A set of criteria has been created to support the Kennel Club Accreditation Scheme for Instructors in Dog Training and Canine Behaviour (KCAI).

The criteria will name Preferred Education Providers (PEPs) for members of KCAI, enabling them to identify the most high quality, worthwhile educational courses and seminars.

Members are encouraged to use these PEPs for any training that they undertake, because they best support the scheme's framework.

The measure has been put in place since many of the scheme's members felt it was difficult to find the best education providers for them, due to the large number available and amount of jargon involved.

Paul Rawlings, KCAI chairman, said: "We are being asked increasingly often to advise whether or not a course supports the scheme, not least because many organisations and individuals are claiming to be allied to the scheme."

Mr Rawlings explained that the new criteria will help KCAI differentiate the most relevant education organisations from those offering something of less value to its members.

"PEP status will give clear guidance to scheme members and we believe it will be a reliable indicator of quality to prospective students."

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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

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 Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.

The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress. 

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Lords Committee opens Pet Parasite Medication inquiry

The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee will launch its inquiry into Pet Parasite Medication (PPM) on Wednesday (3 June).

Focusing on treatments containing fipronil and imidacloprid, the inquiry will seek to understand distribution pathways and the impacts of PPM use and non-use on biodiversity and human health. It will also cover current regulation, monitoring, and the potential implications for pets and their owners.

The committee will hear evidence from environmental non-governmental organisations and research institutes. The public can follow the proceedings live on Parliament TV or in person in the Palace of Westminster.