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The British Horse Society is urging horse owners not to panic after Equine Infectious Anaemia is detected in two horses in Wiltshire.
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Defra has confirmed that Equine Infectious Anaemia (EIA), otherwise known as Swamp Fever, was found in two horses imported from the continent. The infected animals, which arrived in a group of ten originating from Romania and Belgium, have been humanely destroyed.
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The Chuckit Rebounce Ball is new in the US and new to the UK. The unique feature of the Rebounce Ball is the utilization of recycled natural rubber in the manufacturing process to produce an environmentally friendly product. In packs of two, the Rebounce Ball is a standard 2.5 inch diameter ball compatible with the company’s extensive range of Chuckit ball launchers.
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Rebounce Ball is available in standard orange, blue and green colours to coordinate with other Chuckit products and available in one size. As you would expect from the premium Chuckit brand, the Rebounce Ball is a quality product, which is functional, of high bounce and durable.
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Vets have welcomed Professor Bateson’s report on dog breeding as an important step on a long journey to improving the health and welfare of all dogs.
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The report, which follows a 10-month inquiry into breeding practices, dog showing, and scientific evidence, concludes that measures such as the establishment of a non-statutory advisory council on dog breeding, an up-graded accredited breeder scheme, legislative changes, and a public education campaign are required.
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An independent report on dog health and welfare today called for legislation on dangerous dogs to be updated to move away from current breed-specific legislation, which is failing to protect both humans and animals.
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Professor Bateson’s report focused on the welfare issues relating to the breeding of dogs and includes a specific recommendation that “the Dangerous Dogs Act should be amended to apply to all dogs that have been shown to be dangerous rather than to specified breeds and should address the problem of dogs being bred and reared specifically as weapons or for fighting.”
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The Pet Care Trust, the pet care education charity, welcomes the publication of the report by Professor Sir Patrick Bateson FRS on dog breeding and the wide range of actions he is proposing. They particularly welcome certain aspects of the report and in a statement say they welcome the following:
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Puddle Pet Care has announced a partnership with German pet food manufacturer Defu to distribute its range of 100% certified organic pet foods in the UK. The company’s raw ingredient suppliers are members of the association Demeter who practice not only organic, but bio-dynamic farming.  Such carefully produced ingredients guarantee quality well above the minimum requirements for an organic product.
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The Defu pet food range is not only free from chemical fertilizers and pesticides, it is also ecologically-friendly, free from factory farmed meat, free of wheat and has exceptionally good palatability. The food is enhanced with natural herbs and vegetables and is correctly balanced for a pet’s life stage. A range of complete premium dry dog food and a snack product are the first Defu products to be made available in the UK.
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Alert4Pets is the first interactive service producing Lost Pet Posters instantly via a home PC. The personalised A4 sized poster, which is created at the click of the mouse, contains a picture the lost pet, description, when and where last seen, distinguishing features and contact details. The instant Lost Pet Poster is just one feature of the Alert4Pets service created to identify dogs and cats, spread the word when they are lost and return them to their owners as soon as possible. Pets’ details are fed into the system in advance, so should a pet become lost, all the information is ready to produce the poster quickly.
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The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the publication of Codes of Practice for Dogs and Cats by Defra, but calls on the Government to review their effectiveness in a year.
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The welfare codes have been drawn up under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 to provide practical advice to help dog and cat owners fulfil their duty of care to their pets. The Codes explain what the animals need (in terms of a suitable environment and diet, being protected from pain and suffering, being able to exhibit normal behaviour and being housed with, or apart from, other animals) and what owners should do to address these needs.
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