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Charity calls for hunting loopholes to be closed
“The hunting bans in the UK must be strengthened.”
Four amendments to Hunting Act recommended 

The League Against Cruel Sports is calling for loopholes in the UK’s fox hunting bans to be closed.

Speaking at the UK Wildlife Crime Enforcers conference in Warwick, the league’s director Robbie Marsland described the charity’s work with police to prevent hunts acting illegally.

Whilst he said there is “clearly a willingness” to stop illegal hunting, the law “just isn’t up to it”.

“Loopholes like flushing to guns in Scotland and false alibis like ‘trail’ hunting in England and Wales allow those who still want to encourage packs of hounds to chase and kill foxes and other mammals, to run a coach and horses through the legislation.

“The hunting bans in the UK must be strengthened,” he added.

In Scotland, a review of the legislation was recently commissioned by the government. The Green Party has put forward a members’ bill to add two further amendments: to remove flushing to guns for mounted hunts and to reduce the number of dogs that can be used to two.

The league is also recommending four amendments to the Hunting Act in England and Wales:
  • prohibit the use of dogs below ground
  • insert a ‘reckless provision’ to prevent illegal hunts from using the ‘false alibi’ of trail hunting
  • increase sentencing powers
  • remove the observation and research exemption.

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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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Dechra launches checklist for veterinary sustainability

Global animal health specialist Dechra has announced the world's first Veterinary Green Theatre Checklist (VGTC) to help make surgery more sustainable.

Endorsed by leading veterinary organisations, including the BEVA, BVNA and RCVS Knowledge, the checklist is designed to reduce the environmental footprint of veterinary care, while supporting better animal health outcomes.

The checklist was launched at the World Congress of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia in Paris and will be followed by an internal training and awareness campaign. For more information, visit dechra.com