Stud dogs should be brought within Licensing of Activities Involving Animals regulations. The inclusion of stud dogs would help give traceability and ensure welfare measures apply to male dogs kept for breeding, who otherwise fall outside the scope of the regulations. (Paragraph 47) Abuse and Manipulation

Stud dogs should be brought within Licensing of Activities Involving Animals regulations. The inclusion of stud dogs would help give traceability and ensure welfare measures apply to male dogs kept for breeding, who otherwise fall outside the scope of the regulations. (Paragraph 47) Abuse and Manipulation Type: conclusion | Number: 12 | Response status: partially_accepted Government response: The Government acknowledges the need for consistency in the training of animal welfare officers and the application of animal welfare legislation and partially accepts the Committee’s recommendation. The LAIA Regulations require that suitably qualified inspectors are appointed by local authorities t