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RSPCA launches horse foster homes appeal
Emergency appeal to find foster homes for young horses

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) has launched an emergency appeal to find foster homes for approximately 270 young horses which are too young to be safely ridden after a sharp rise in the number of cases requiring their attention. The RSPCA is currently caring for 600 horses and ponies which have suffered from cruelty or neglect, which is double the total number of horses in its care during April 2011.

Commenting, Equine Rehoming Officer Sally Learoyd said “I’ve heard of young horses being sold for £5 – less than the price of a bottle of wine. I’ve heard of horses being bought and sold in pubs and we’ve come across a case of someone keeping a horse on a tower block balcony and feeding it on kitchen scraps. We have a never-ending tide of young horses coming into our centres. Fostering our youngsters is a way that horse lovers can help us with this problem.”

Potential foster carers need to have experience of grazing and handling horses, and must be in a position to take a young horse in for a minimum period of six months. An application form can be found at the appeal's website here or can be requested by ringing 0300 123 8000.

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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.