The Dutch government accepted the law in 2014, which prohibits the breeding of about 20 short-snouted dog breeds, as defined by the system of head measurement, using traffic light colors classification. According to this criterion, only dogs with the length of a muzzle at least a third of the head are allowed to breed. The
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Early neutering of cats (before the age of 4 months) is widely used in some countries while uncommon in others. At the FVE General Assembly in June, a position paper on early neutering of cats was presented and unanimously adopted. The initiative was led by former FECAVA president Monique Megens and Dominique Autier-Derian, who were
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The 45th WSAVA Congress & the 26th FECAVA EuroCongress & 28th PSAVA Congress will take place from 23 – 26 September 2020 in Warsaw, Poland. WSAVA/FECAVA 2020 is the ultimate meetup for the global veterinary community. Immerse yourself in a unique international atmosphere and enjoy 4 days of education, exchange and fun with colleagues from
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In Norway, an outbreak of serious illness has occurred in dogs in recent weeks. Dogs have been presented with severe bloody diarrhoea and vomiting, and their general condition has been deteriorating rapidly. About 20 dogs have already died. First cases were reported around Oslo, but there were reports about the illness with similar symptoms in
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