Brussels, 25 June 2018 – Extreme breeding causes serious health and welfare problems: veterinarians are voicing their concern about the promotion of flat-faced dogs in films and social media, as this is likely to boost consumer demand for such dogs. Recent reactions were prompted by the announcement of the upcoming Disney film ‘Patrick’, in which a
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1,200 veterinary professionals from 40 countries to gather in Tallinn Tallinn, June 2018 – 1,200 delegates from 40 different countries will gather in Tallinn this week for the 24th EuroCongress of the Federation of European Companion Animal Veterinary Associations (FECAVA). The aim of the congress is to share knowledge in the veterinary field through different lectures and
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FECAVA is organising a meeting in the European Parliament on the extreme breeding of dogs and cats, together with the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe and the EU Dog and Cat Alliance. The so-called ‘parliamentary lunch discussion’ will be held on 26 June in Brussels, and is hosted by Petras Auštrevičius MEP and Marlene Mizzi MEP. The meeting will focus on the
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Brussels, May 2018 – The Federation of European Companion Animal Veterinary Associations (FECAVA) has become collaborating partner of the International Partnership for Dogs (IPFD), whose mission is to ‘facilitate collaboration and sharing of resources to enhance the health, well-being and welfare of pedigreed dogs and all dogs worldwide.’ IPFD partners include numerous national kennel clubs, industry
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