The British Veterinary Union has urged the profession to take the chance to “re-evaluate” veterinary training following the findings of a recent accreditation report.
Proportion of vets highlighting cost as one of the three biggest issues facing the professions jumped from 30% in the last such survey in 2019 to 46% now.
UK Legal Advisory Group on Extreme Conformation in Dogs believes major welfare benefits will come from the message, which veterinary professionals can also help to secure.
The Greyhound Board of Great Britain has criticised new plans to ban the sport in New Zealand and urged supporters to lobby MPs in their fight for a statutory betting levy.
The Kennel Club says vet MP Danny Chambers’ private members’ bill is “positive step”, but fears ban on puppies below six months will have consequences for some vulnerable UK dog breeds.
Association of Veterinary students wants sector bodies to “act with urgency by initiating a thorough investigation into harassment and discrimination on EMS placements”.
Sanctions for breaches of welfare standards must be applied regardless of who is responsible for them to maintain public confidence, a senior vet has said.
The AVS said revelations in an accreditation report had exposed "serious and systemic" worries, despite another organisation offering its support to school leaders.
However, vet and MP argues social media condemnation of either the sector, or individual professionals and practices in it, was not representative of broader public opinion.
IVC Evidensia’s group head of animal welfare David Martin says bans in UK nations had failed to stop fatal attacks and warns “status dogs are coming back”.
