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Bring stud dogs under Licensing of Activities Involving Animals regulations for welfare.

Conclusion
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
Government Response

A response document is linked to this report, dated 20 December 2024. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document.

Source
Committee Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Inquiry Pet welfare and abuse
Report Second Report - Pet welfare and abuse 05 Apr 2024 HC 161
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Addressee Bodies
Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs
Timeline
Recommendation age 2.4 yrs
Report published 05 Apr 2024