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Healthy breeding

Brachycephalic issues:
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Raising awareness about health and welfare issues associated with excessive breed-related traits such as brachycephaly is important to FECAVA. The Federation has adopted a Europe-wide position paper on this topic.

Below you can see some actions organised or co-organised by our member associations*:

*If your country is not listed below but should be, please get in touch!

Latest news

    • 13/09/2023
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    FECAVA, FVE, UEVP and ISFM Unite Against Promotion of Brachycephalic Animals in Advertisements

    FECAVA, FVE, UEVP and ISFM Unite Against Promotion of Brachycephalic Animals in Advertisements

    In a joint effort to prioritize animal welfare and advocate responsible pet ownership, leading veterinary organizations have come together to address the use of brachycephalic animals in advertising campaigns. The Federation of European Companion Animal Veterinary Associations (FECAVA), the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe (FVE), Union of European Veterinary Practitioners (UEVP) and the International Society

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    • 02/09/2023
    • 4
    Additional Legislation to Punish Dog Mutilation in Ireland

    Additional Legislation to Punish Dog Mutilation in Ireland

    Ear cropping has been illegal in Ireland since 2013 under the Animal Health and Welfare Act, except when performed by a Veterinary Practitioner for veterinary therapeutic treatment. However, loopholes in the legislation have made it nearly impossible for authorities to secure prosecutions against those cropping, owning, or showing dogs with ear tissue removed for non-therapeutic

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    • 11/07/2023
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    Breeding Ban Imposed on Dutch Persian Show Cat Breeder

    Breeding Ban Imposed on Dutch Persian Show Cat Breeder

    A Persian show cat breeder in the Netherlands has been ordered to cease breeding of short-nosed Peke-faced Persians immediately. The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) responded to an enforcement request from animal welfare organization Dier&Recht (Animal & Law). They found that the breeder violated the law by breeding nine short-nosed cats. Shortest

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    • 03/04/2023
    • 156
    Dog breeding for the future

    Dog breeding for the future

    The Norwegian Society for Protection of Animals recently organised a two-day international symposium on dog breeding for the future at the scenic Hurdalsjøen Hotel, near Oslo. 50 participants from 10 countries met to share their knowledge, experience and research, and together find good solutions for breeding healthy dogs. T he symposium was attended by veterinarians,

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