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PDSA Certificate for Animal Bravery awarded
Dotty the donkey from Scarborough has received a coveted bravery award for galloping in to save Stanley the sheep from a dog attack.

The presentation of the PDSA Certificate for Animal Bravery took place on the farm in Throxenby where Dotty and Stanley were accompanied by their owner Ann Rogers (63) who was delighted with the award. She said: “Dotty was so brave on the day of the attack. She saw her friend Stanley in distress and charged down the field to rescue him… I am so proud of Dotty and so pleased that her bravery has been recognised by PDSA.”

The PDSA Certificate for Animal Bravery was instituted in 2001 and Dotty is the tenth recipient alongside nine dogs. Each story is a unique account of inspiring bravery.
For more details about the PDSA Awards programme including the PDSA Dickin Medal, PDSA Gold Medal and Certificate for Animal Bravery and Devotion recipients please click here.

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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

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 Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.

The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress. 

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Lords Committee opens Pet Parasite Medication inquiry

The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee will launch its inquiry into Pet Parasite Medication (PPM) on Wednesday (3 June).

Focusing on treatments containing fipronil and imidacloprid, the inquiry will seek to understand distribution pathways and the impacts of PPM use and non-use on biodiversity and human health. It will also cover current regulation, monitoring, and the potential implications for pets and their owners.

The committee will hear evidence from environmental non-governmental organisations and research institutes. The public can follow the proceedings live on Parliament TV or in person in the Palace of Westminster.