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Compulsory microchipping in Wales
Welsh Government follow suit with dog law

Following in the footsteps of both England and Northern Ireland, the Welsh Government has announced that dog microchipping will be made compulsory.

As of March 1, 2015, all dogs in Wales must be chipped – a move welcomed by animal organisations and charities alike.

"For many years Dogs Trust has led the campaign for the introduction of compulsory microchipping" said the charity's CEO, Clarissa Baldwin OBE, in response to the announcement.

"We are delighted with the decision the Welsh Government has made on this important issue for dog welfare."

Meanwhile, Peter Jones, president of the British Veterinary Association (BVA), commented: "Microchipping is a safe, effective and permanent way to link dogs to their owners and is an essential part of responsible ownership.

"We are delighted that the Welsh Government will bring in new legislation soon."

The move follows law that came into effect in Northern Ireland last year, as well as the decision by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) to make microchipping compulsory in England from April 2016.

"We will continue to lobby the Scottish Government to ensure that the whole of the UK has compulsory microchipping in place," added Mr Jones.

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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