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Vet – One of Top Career Choices for Children
New research released by The Children’s Mutual suggests becoming a teacher, doctor or vet are the job of choice for five, six and seven year-olds.

In 2010, The Children’s Mutual surveyed 1,200 parents of five, six and seven-year  olds as part of is annual ‘What I Want To Be’ survey.  The survey is designed to track the career aspirations of children in the UK and looks at changing ambitions based on age, gender, family income and location.

Top 10 career ambitions for 2010, according to The Children’s Mutual are:
1  Teacher
2  Vet
3  Footballer
4  Doctor
5  Fireman/woman
6  Policeman/woman
7  Pop Star
8  Nurse
9  Archaeologist/scientist
10  Dancer

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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.