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Fox hunting vote postponed
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Proposed changes would allow foxes to be flushed out by packs of dogs. Currently only two dogs can be used for pest control.
SNP said it would vote against a dilution of the ban

A vote on changes to the fox hunting ban have been shelved after the Scottish National Party (SNP) revealed it would be voting against proposals to relax the law.

MPs were due to vote on what Defra termed 'a small number of technical amendments' to the Hunting Act (2004) today.

In England and Wales, currently only two dogs can be used to flush out foxes for pest control purposes.

The proposed amendments would allow the use of a pack of dogs, bringing the act into line with practices in Scotland. Opponents have said this is tantamount to returning fox hunting 'through the back door'.

Labour MP Maria Eagle called the government's proposals "a shambles" and accused the Prime Minister of "running scared because he knew he was going to lose the vote on fox hunting."

Scottish Parliament is currently making moves to review the effectiveness of its own hunting ban.

SNP Westminster group leader Angus Robertson MP said: "In these circumstances, it is right and proper that we assert the Scottish interest on fox hunting by voting with Labour against the Tories' proposals to relax the ban."

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RUMA CA&E extends survey deadline

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 RUMA CA&E has extended the deadline for its online survey into vaccine availability.

Vets, SQPs, retailers and wholesalers will now have until Friday, 26 September at 5pm to submit their response.

The survey aims to further understanding into the vaccine supply challenges faced by the sector. It will also consider the short and long term impacts of disruption issues.

Insights are anonymous, and will be shared with industry stakeholders and government bodies.

The survey can be accessed here. 

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BSAVA publishes Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice

The BSAVA has added a small animal nutrition advice booklet to its series of BSAVA guides.

The BSAVA Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice offers a resource for veterinary professionals to provide appropriate nutrition for animals. As well as maintaining the wellbeing of healthy pets, the guide explores how nutritional requirements change in times of illness and disease.

The guide is divided into five sections, which explore the importance of nutritional assessment; diet types; feeding at different life stages; feeding for specific situations; and feeding for specific diseases. Online resources are also in the BSAVA Library including client handouts and videos.

It is designed to be suitable for referencing, in-depth case planning and team training sessions.

The BSAVA Guide to Nutrition in Small Animal Practice can be purchased online from the BSAVA store.