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Owners who wish to keep their dogs must apply to an exemption scheme or instead can apply for compensation related to euthanasia costs.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
From 31 December 2023 breeding, selling, advertising, rehoming, abandoning and allowing an XL Bully dog to stray will be illegal.
Action reinforces UK’s commitment to delivering better animal welfare standards both at home and abroad.
The Government has announced today that ‘American XL Bully’ dogs will be banned.
Permanent vacancy for an Administrative Officer in the Information Coordination and Engagement Team.
New consultation launched to deliver key animal welfare commitment.
Vacancy for a new permanent post for a Parasiticide Stewardship and Evidence Manager.
Product defect recall alert for Beaphar Dog Flea Shampoo Vm 16516/4026, Pets with Wilko Insecticidal Dog shampoo and Vm 16516/4010.
Product defect recall alert for Versifel FeLV Suspension for Injection for Cats Vm 42058/4164 by Zoetis UK Limited.
Details of a new VMD Intelligence Unit and anonymous reporting.
Information on the VMD’s PIR of the Animals & Animal Products Regulation of 2015 and questionnaire link.
Dozens of angling clubs and fishery projects boosted by cash grants.
Details of the new Pharmaceuticals in the Environment (PiE) cross-government group working to reduce the impacts of pharmaceuticals in the environment.
Details of a product defect recall alert for Johnson’s Small Animal Insecticidal Shampoo 125ml and Johnson’s Dog Flea Shampoo 200ml.
Animal welfare to be enhanced with launch of the Animal Sentience Committee and consultation on penalty notices
An update on the government’s progress on animal welfare.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The Veterinary Products Committee (VPC) is looking to appoint new members.
Details of a recruitment for a part time coordinator supporting the Programme Manager in the VMD's Research & Development (R&D) programme.
UK-Switzerland Regulatory Cooperation: Guidance on Veterinary Medicines Simultaneous Reviews published.
Views sought on new proposals for batch testing and batch releasing of imported veterinary medicines in consultation that will run for four weeks
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