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RWAF launches campaign on hutch space
Charity urges welfare improvements

The Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund (RWAF) has launched a new campaign aiming to improve the general welfare of the nation's pet rabbits by recommending an expansion of the amount of hutch and run space to which they have access. More information about the campaign and the RWAF's recommendations on adequate hutch space can be found here.

Explaining the charity's position, Veterinary advisor for the RWAF Richard Saunders said "What you see in the wild and what you see in the garden is very different. A lot of people keep a rabbit in a hutch, alone and with no space to exercise. This simply doesn't let them act as they would naturally. Rabbits need to run and jump, and they'd never live alone in the wild."

"A Hutch should be a shelter as part of a bigger enclosure, never the sole accommodation. People get much more pleasure from their pet rabbits when they make a bit of effort to give them the life they deserve. And if you’re thinking of getting a rabbit but can’t commit to meeting their needs fully then you should think again." added Mr Saunders.

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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