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If you buy a pet dog or cat, it’s important that you make checks to help combat the illegal trade in pet animals.
Information on the VMD’s PIR of the Animals & Animal Products Regulation of 2015 and questionnaire link.
A leaflet explaining the role of the Animals in Science Committee (ASC) Animal Welfare and Ethical Review Body (AWERB) network.
This 2003 review by the Animal Procedures Committee addresses the adequacy of the current cost-benefit assessment performed in the course of…
This report summarises reviewers' comments and the outputs of the programme 2005-2010, and addresses balance of funding and future priorities.
Terms of reference for the Animals in Science Animal Welfare and Ethical Review Bodies (AWERB) subgroup.
Farmers who keep cattle, sheep and pigs can get funding to pay for a vet to visit their farm and carry out a health and welfare review of their livestock.
Report of our review of the processes of harm-benefit analysis (HBA) carried out under the UK Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (A(SP)A).
Review and evidence analysis of the Welfare of Animals at the Time of Killing (England) Regulations 2015.
Check if an online retailer that sells pet medicines is on the Veterinary Medicines Directorate’s accredited internet retailer scheme (AIRS)
The CMA has launched a review into the veterinary services market for household pets.
The farm animal genetic resources (FAnGR) committee's review of current and new technologies, including genomics.
This is the 11th review of controls on imports of animals and animal products (April 2012 to March 2014).
Report providing guidance on the harm-benefit analysis review recommendations for Animal Welfare Ethical Review Bodies (AWERBs).
Summarises a meeting between ASC and chairs of AWERBs to discuss issues relating to the welfare of animals used in research and sharing best practice.
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