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Irish horse amnesty launched

Two animal charities in Ireland launch separate initiatives to combat unwanted horses.

The Dublin Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (DSPCA) has unveiled a countrywide horse amnesty, which invites owners to hand over unwanted horses.

At the same time, the Irish Horse Welfare Trust (IHWT) plans to roll out its education and castration scheme across the Republic.

The DSPCA is carrying out the amnesty in the hope that horse owners will seek advice and support.

Jimmy Cahill, DSPCA, said "This represents a major shift for the DSPCA, from fire-fighting to working with horse owners before it's too late."

The IHWT feels that working with and educating owners will enable them to keep their animals and give them the best possible life.

Sharon Newsome of IHWT, said "We must begin with tackling indiscriminate breeding and lack of education."

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Annual submission deadline small pet animal exemptions

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 Companies marketing medicines for small pets exempt from authorisation must submit their annual return to the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) by 30 November 2026.

Submitting this annual return ensures continued compliance with regulatory requirements for products marketed without a full Marketing Authorisation. The exemption specifically applies to products intended for animals, cage birds, terrarium animals, small rodents, ferrets and rabbits.

For further details and submission guidelines, visit the gov.uk website.  

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BVA urges 'continued vigilance' over bluetongue

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has urged vigilance following a concerning rise in Bluetongue (BTV) cases in sheep and cattle.

In a recent statement, the BVA noted that members are reporting more severe clinical signs and higher mortality rates than in previous years.

'We know that farm vets are working hard to support farmers and animals affected by this outbreak, during what is an extremely difficult time for all involved,' they stated. 'Continued vigilance to identify disease early is vital and vaccination remains the best way of protecting animals from this disease.'