In a newly released open letter to the prime minister, the group said more time was urgently needed for owners, vets and rescue centres to “do the best for the dogs in our care”.
Working group says efforts to discourage owners from buying a brachycephalic dog must continue, despite signs that the message may be starting to get across to the public.
Jonathan Elliott, professor of veterinary clinical pharmacology, gains status in small animal internal medicine by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine.
A total of 23 animals in England have now been confirmed to have the virus since the initial case was detected last month, though officials maintain they do not believe it is circulating more widely.
European Medicines Agency issues positive opinion for MSD Animal Health’s Bravecto, which, if approved, would be “first and only once-yearly injectable flea and tick medication” for dogs.
The Government appears to reaffirm support for culling, following recent commitments against it by Labour, during the National TB Conference in Worcester.
Canadian non-profit Veterinarians Without Borders, which provides an emergency response and offers on-the-ground support following disasters, has rebranded to expand its reach into the US.
