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NI introduces compulsory microchipping
New law on microchipping comes into force

Northern Ireland has become the first region of the United Kingdom to bring in legislation making it compulsory for a dog to be microchipped. The Dogs (Amendment) Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 also mandates measures to deal with dangerous dogs, Dog Control Notices, and more powers for Dog Wardens. It is hoped that the new legislation will assist with the identification of stray dogs and thus allow for a more rapid return to their rightful owners.

The new legislation also extends the jurisdiction of legislation to private property, thus closing a loophole in previous legislation that includes the Dogs (Northern Ireland) Order 1983, the Dangerous Dogs (Northern Ireland) Order 1991, and the Dogs (Amendment) Act (Northern Ireland) 2001.

Commenting, Dog Warden Nicola Poole said "I think it'll make a big difference to dog wardens. It's another method of trying to track dogs' owners and get them home. Dogs' collars and tags can be lost and can be removed. The microchip is permanent, so it can be pretty helpful."

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Vets launch new podcast for pet owners

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 Two independent vets have launched a podcast to help owners strengthen their bond with pets. Dr Maggie Roberts and Dr Vanessa Howie, who have worked in both veterinary practice and major charities, are keen to use their experience to enable people to give pets a better life.

The venture, called Vets Talking Pets, provides advice and information on a range of topics, including how to select a suitable pet, where to obtain them and how to get the best out of your vet. Maggie and Vanessa will also discuss sensitive subjects, including end-of-life care, raw food diets and the cost of veterinary care.

The podcast can be found on all the usual podcast sites, including Podbean, Apple, Amazon Music and YouTube. 

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BEVA CPD course explores sino-nasal disease

The British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) will host a new CPD course exploring the diagnosis of sino-nasal disease.

Led by Safia Barakzai, Henry Tremaine, Justine Kay-Smyth and Neil Townsend, the course aims to support experienced equine vets dealing with nasal discharge cases.

The course will be presented through a series of practical sessions, accompanied by case-based learning. Attendees will be guided to improve their oral examination technique and radiographic approach, as well as learning how to make good use of endoscopy and oroscopy.

BEVA says that learners can combined these skills to perform a 'logical, efficient investigation', with better clinical decision-making and fewer unnecessary steps.

The course will take place on Tuesday, 21 July at the University of Surrey. For more information or to book, visit the BEVA website.