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Misleading pork adverts banned

Red Tractor advertisements have received 207 complaints

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) have banned pork advertisements under the Assured Food Standards (AFS) Red Tractor scheme.

The advertisements marketed high welfare pork, causing 207 complaints, including one from Compassion in World Farming (CIWF).

Red Tractor are known to keep some pigs in crowded barren pens and on slatted floors without straw - conditions many disagree is high welfare. Though Red Tractor pork significantly exceeds EU guidelines for accommodation standards, and use this as the basis for their high welfare claims, the ASA have deemed their advertising misleading.

According to CIWF, 80 percent of British pigs are estimated to be reared within the Red Tractor scheme, whose advertisements are no longer to appear in their current form.

Joyce D'Silva of CIWF said: 'This is a victory for consumers, who deserve to be able to choose higher welfare meat without being misled. This is also a victory for those pig farmers in the UK who adhere to higher welfare standards like the Soil Association's Organic Standard or the RSPCA's Freedom Food.'

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Greyhound Board announces change to vaccination guidance

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 The Greyhound Board of Great Britain has published new vaccination guidance, with all greyhounds registered from 1 January, 2027 required to have the L4 leptospirosis vaccination, rather than L2.

The change comes in response to the reduced availability of the 'L2' Leptospirosis vaccine across the UK, and aims to support best biosecurity practice across the racing greyhound population.

GBGB veterinary director Simon Gower, said "While rare, Leptospirosis is a serious infectious disease that can affect both dogs and humans, so it is vital that we offer our greyhounds the broadest possible protection.  

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Free webinar explores congenital heart disease in dogs

A free webinar is to provide veterinary professionals, dog breeders and pet owners an new insights into congenital heart disease.

Chris Linney, a cardiology specialist and Veterinary Cardiovascular Society (VSC) member, will present the webinar from 7.00pm to 8.30pm on Wednesday, 12 November.

Dr Linney will explore the types, causes and clinical presentation of congenital heart conditions. This will include diagnostic approaches, treatment pathways and emerging research opportunities.

The session is the third to be organised by The Kennel Club, with the VCS, following an introductory webinar and a talk on acquired heart disease. Dr Linney's webinar consists of a one-hour presentation, followed by a 30-minute question and answer session.

Dr Linney said: "This webinar will be an opportunity to deepen understanding - not just of the diseases themselves, but of how breeders, vets and owners can work together to support affected dogs and improve outcomes for future generations."

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