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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Compliance Toolkit for New Zealand dairy farmers
A Compliance Toolkit has been designed to meet dairy farmers in New Zealand meet compliance requirements around health, safety in employment, and includes an animal health and welfare section...more >>
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Responsibility, Accountability and Legal Liability of Paraprofessionals
"The move towards registration of veterinary paraprofessionals (e.g. "veterinary nurses") in both New Zealand and England raises issues for a number of associated organizations, but...more >>
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Pet industry is booming despite crisis - more than $45.5 billion in 2009
The American Pet Products Association's annual survey says overall spending in the pet industry – including food, supplies, veterinary care, live animal purchases and other services such as...more >>
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