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Secrets of a dog’s long, healthy and active life
OATA on the look out for a new Chief Executive
Nestlé Purina champions for a better world with pets
Rabbit Awareness Week 2016 dates announced
Essential Omega 3 for Dogs from Envirosmart and Vitavet
Strong seminar line-up at PATS Sandown
Webbox launches new improved Complete Range
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Pet chain donates £6,000 to help launch children’s charity
Podgy pets wanted for UK’s biggest pet slimming contest
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Pets Corner shortlisted for prestigious charity award
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Plans to improve animal welfare get thumbs up
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Plans to improve animal welfare get thumbs up
 
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and BVA Northern Ireland Branch have welcomed the publication of DARD and the Department of Justice’s Final Report of the Review of the Implementation of the Welfare of Animals Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 and the report’s 68 recommendations, including tougher sentencing for those convicted of animal cruelty.

The report was launched this morning in Belfast by the Agriculture Minister Michelle O’Neill and the Justice Minister David Ford.

Welcoming the report, Seamus O’Kane, BVA Northern Ireland Branch President said: “We are very pleased with these recommendations and the way in which DARD and the Department of Justice have worked together so quickly to put these recommendations into practice, accepting the recommendations before the publication of the report to allow necessary legislative changes to be made as early as possible.

"It is good to know that work is already underway as regards tougher sentencing for those who mistreat animals. BVA Northern Ireland Branch would ask judges to consider these new powers for all cases that come before them that involve cruelty to animals, sending out a clear message in every instance about how animals should be valued and treated.

“We also welcome the recommendation that dog breeding establishments will be inspected for how they socialise animals and enhance and enrich their environments, with this requirement due to be written into the regulations at the earliest possible opportunity. 

"It was heartening to see one recommendation in action after the launch, with a joint DARD/Department of Justice workshop involving animal charities from across Northern Ireland sharing best practice on rehoming pets. Such sharing of best practice is a recommendation that the many vets who work and volunteer for animal charities across the country were keen to see.  

“And all vets in Northern Ireland are behind Minister Ford’s message this morning – ‘Crimes against vulnerable animals are abhorrent and will not be tolerated in our society.’”

Sean Wensley, BVA President, commented: “These are strong recommendations matched by decisive action to make the necessary changes to ensure those who mistreat and abuse animals are punished effectively by the law, while also committing to provide education for young people and the wider public on how to meet the welfare needs of animals.

"The government in Northern Ireland has made a clear statement about how animals should be valued and this is something that is to be warmly welcomed.”
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