Almost two-thirds of responses to a Welsh Government consultation support the sport being phased out, but two leading veterinary groups say safeguards would need to be in place.
The British Veterinary Union has urged the profession to take the chance to âre-evaluateâ veterinary training following the findings of a recent accreditation report.
UK Legal Advisory Group on Extreme Conformation in Dogs believes major welfare benefits will come from the message, which veterinary professionals can also help to secure.
The Greyhound Board of Great Britain has criticised new plans to ban the sport in New Zealand and urged supporters to lobby MPs in their fight for a statutory betting levy.
The Kennel Club says vet MP Danny Chambersâ private membersâ bill is âpositive stepâ, but fears ban on puppies below six months will have consequences for some vulnerable UK dog breeds.
The Refined Edinburgh Surgical Infection Surveillance and Tracking Questionnaire (RESIST-Q) is designed to enhance the monitoring and management of surgical site infections in veterinary practices.
Farmers are being encouraged to seek veterinary advice if they have concerns, although officials say the case is isolated and not a transmissible form of the disease.
