Next Steps for Dog Breeding
The group agreed to work on a proposal to set up an Advisory Council on the Welfare Issues of Dog Breeding, as recommended by Professor Bateson.
The group also identified the key areas to be addressed as:
- Education and publicity
- Legislation and regulation
- Breeding strategies
- Surveillance, research and development
The meeting was chaired by Professor Sheila Crispin PhD FRCVS. After the meeting Prof Crispin said: “In a highly constructive meeting stakeholders welcomed the three reports and there was broad acceptance of the thrust of the recommendations. A key action agreed was for the formation of an Advisory Council on the Welfare Issues of Dog Breeding. A proposal will be prepared for submission to Ministers.
Veterinary practices are being urged to help owners safely dispose of any unused and expired pet medicines - not just antibiotics - during November's Animal Medicines Amnesty. 
