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Battersea campaign to help Staffies
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Campaign to challenge public perception of breed

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home is attempting to rehabilitate the image of the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. The "Staffies. They're Softer Than You Think" campaign has been designed to challenge the public perception of the breed and tackle common misconceptions which have led to the breed acquiring a reputation for being dangerous.

The popular image of the breed as being a fighting dog that is a threat to public safety comes as dramatic contrast to the earlier reputation of the breed as being good with children and the previous nickname of 'Nanny dogs' . A YouGov survey commissioned by Battersea found that 14% of 18-24 years olds surveyed incorrectly described the breed as 'illegal' and that only 10% of a sample of 2116 people recognised that the breed could be a family pet.

Commenting, Chief Executive of Battersea Dogs & Cats Home Claire Horton said "More people consider the dog to be a fighting dog than a family dog. It's time we gave the breed a chance and got to know Staffies for the lovely, friendly dogs they really are...We're working with many proud, responsible owners to champion the positive qualities of the breed, as it's vital that we tackle the issue at its source. Staffies will only stand a chance if we dispel the notion of a dog as a weapon or accessory in inner-city communities."

More information about the campaign can be found here.

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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