APGAW issue update
The Associate Parliamentary Group for Animal Welfare has issued an update following on from their 2009 publication A Healthier Future for Pedigree Dogs.
After speaking to key stakeholders including the RSPCA, British Veterinary Association, Kennel Club and Dogs Trust and obtaining the views of those seeking to improve breeding practice across the UK, APGAW has set out actions which have taken place since the airing of Pedigree Dogs Exposed. In addition it also sets out what needs to happen now to make significant improvements and prevent potential suffering for dogs in the UK.
Dog breeders in the UK are under further pressure to meet the standards these organisations are calling for, and the Government to acknowledge the need to protect the public from low standards of breeding which leads to suffering.
This report is to be sent to Defra Ministers, Members of Parliament and accessible to the public via www.apgaw.org.
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. 
