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Ȥҹapp has responded to the publication of the UK Government’s Animal Welfare Strategy.
The Ȥҹapp (Ȥҹapp), whichrepresentsmore than 19,000 vets across the UK, has responded to the publication of the UK Government’s(Monday 22 December), which promises to deliver the ‘biggest animal welfare reforms in a generation’.
The Strategy outlines new plans to protect pets, farmed animals and wildlife across thecountryand includesseveralmeasures that Ȥҹapp has beenactivelycampaigning for on behalf of our members. These includean end topuppy farming;promotion ofresponsible dog ownership to protect public safety;a potential ban of the use of electric shock collars;banning snare traps whichcause suffering to animals;andphasing out confinement systemsfor farmed animals such aspig farrowing crates.
Ȥҹapp President Dr Rob Williams MRCVS said:“Ȥҹapp has long campaigned on many of the measures included in the Government’s new Animal Welfare Strategy, such as ending puppy farming, banning snares and phasing out farrowing crates; the Government’s commitment to these is therefore a positive step towards improving the lives of millions of animals across the UK. We look forward to seeing the detail in the coming months.”
Animal Welfare is amongst the top priorities for Ȥҹappmembers,and the organisation has secured manysignificantimprovements to animal welfareas a result ofsustainedpolicymakingandcampaigning.In April, nine years since the publication of its landmark Animal Welfare Strategy,Ȥҹapppublished anew report outlining itsachievementssince 2016, alongside a new set of priorities -‘Ȥҹapp Animal Welfare Strategy - Evaluation and Next Steps’.
For more information on Ȥҹapp’s animal welfare campaigns visit -/take-action/
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