September 23, 2022 4:57 pm
Published by Marisa Heath
Defra are currently undertaking a post implementation review (PIR) review of the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations... View Article
September 23, 2022 4:53 pm
Published by Marisa Heath
The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Animal Welfare has published a short report looking at the way animal welfare is enforced.... View Article
March 31, 2022 1:50 pm
Published by Marisa Heath
On the 24th June 10am-3pm there will be a training course for local authority staff who process applications and take enquiries... View Article
January 4, 2022 3:44 pm
Published by Marisa Heath
DEFRA have refreshed the guidance notes that accompany The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018 and... View Article
May 13, 2021 1:41 pm
Published by Marisa Heath
We are at the time of year where Local Authorities should be submitting their returns to Defra regarding the number... View Article
May 13, 2021 1:10 pm
Published by Marisa Heath
DEFRA has released their strategy for Animal Welfare this week which is likely to be followed by three Bills in... View Article
April 16, 2021 9:50 am
Published by Marisa Heath
Lines on equestrian activities under the Steps Regulations Step 2 means no earlier than 12th April Step 3 means no... View Article
February 5, 2021 7:52 pm
Published by Marisa Heath
There are a number of consultations on issues relating to animal welfare which will have an impact on local authorities.... View Article
January 6, 2021 11:53 am
Published by Marisa Heath
After discussions with the relevant Government department, DEFRA, the Canine & Feline Sector Group have updated their pet business guidance... View Article
December 24, 2020 9:27 pm
Published by Marisa Heath
Government has provided updated/clarification guidance on riding schools relating to Tier 4 which can be found on this link:
December 9, 2020 7:22 pm
Published by Marisa Heath
The RCVS code of conduct was updated in June 2020 and it is below. Examples given specifically mention dog breeding... View Article
September 5, 2020 12:23 pm
Published by Marisa Heath
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF), the UK trade association for pet businesses, has today announced that its joint animal establishments... View Article
July 22, 2020 10:03 pm
Published by Marisa Heath
APHA have produced an electronic ID46 for use with illegal landings under the Rabies Import Order 1974. It can be... View Article
May 27, 2020 8:57 pm
Published by Marisa Heath
On the 6th April 2020 the ban on the sale of a puppy or kitten that was not bred by the... View Article
May 22, 2020 10:07 pm
Published by Marisa Heath
The sector group including RSPCA, Dogs Trust, PDSA, Battersea and LGAWG has come together to produce a series of infographics... View Article
May 14, 2020 8:48 pm
Published by Marisa Heath
CFSG has produced guidance on pet businesses and how they operate during the current COVID 19 lock down. The guidance... View Article