Remember to have a look at the links page
There are links to excellent websites related to issues of animal welfare, ethics, science, and law. For example, the Gateway to Farm Animal Welfare is just one of those links which provides an...more >>
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Is a dog a legal weapon?
In England and Wales the number of prosecutions brought under the 1991 Dangerous Dogs Act has more than doubled in the past 10 years, and the number of convictions has tripled.
While there are...more >>
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Compulsory Micro-Chipping and Dog Insurance (England)
Dog owners face a new pet "tax" in a government initiative to tackle the menace of dangerous dogs. Compulsory microchipping of every dog — which would cost owners an average £30...more >>
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State-funded public prosecutor for pets and farm animals (Switzerland)
Switzerland already has some of the strictest animal welfare legislation in the world. Goldfish, guinea pigs, canaries and budgerigars in Switzerland cannot be kept alone, dog owners have to...more >>
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EU say no to Polish request for cage ban delay
The ban is due to come into force on January 1 2012 but the Poles recently submitted a formal submission asking for it to be delayed for five years until January 2017. They argued that imposing the...more >>
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About fox hunting (England)
It is the fifth anniversary of legislation in England that banned fox hunting. Although enshrined in law, the Hunting Act remains a contentious topic illustrating the variety of opinions on legal...more >>
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One veterinarians experience: to report or not to report animal abuse?
The following is a communication from a veterinarian who asks questions about reporting animal abuse.As the Director of International Animal Law has frequently stated, most veterinarians are...more >>
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