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Vets Warn Against Dangerous Dogs Issue Becoming Party Political, UK
Vets have welcomed the Government consultation on reforming dangerous dogs legislation but called on politicians not to let the issue become a political football during the forthcoming election campaign...
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Vets Welcome Extension To UK Pet Travel Protection
The European Parliament has voted 618 votes to 17 for an extension to the transitional arrangements contained within the regulation on the non-commercial movement of pet animals (Reg. 998/2003) which afford the UK additional protection against rabies, ticks and tapeworms...
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Can You Catch A Disease From A Horse?
Although it is rare for humans to pick up a disease from a horse, education on the subject is the best source of prevention, and the Saddle Up Safely campaign addresses diseases, clinical signs and professional advice in a new booklet on this topic...
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Dissolution Of The Meat Hygiene Service And Merger With The Food Standards Agency
The Board of the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has decided to dissolve the executive agency status of the Meat Hygiene Service (MHS) and to bring its staff and functions into the FSA to form the core of a new FSA Operations Group...
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Vets Warn Against Dangerous Dogs Issue Becoming Party Political, UK