Animal welfare Flashcards
Which organisation is responsible for controlling the responsible, safe and effective use of veterinary medicines in the UK
VMD
What testing does veterinary medicine go through in order to get MA
Safety, efficiency, quality
What categories of medicines can SQP’s prescribe and supply?
POM-VPS, NFA-VPS, AVM-GSL
Who can supply exemption for small pet animal products
Anyone
CITES
Convention on international trade in endangered species
A foal must have a DEFRA registered passport by?
6 months old
Requirements for pet travel scheme
1- The pet must be microchipped
2- After microchipped, it must be vaccinated against rabies even if current rabies is upto date, it isn’t valid unless patient is microchipped
3- The pet must have a PET PASSPORT issues by an OV
4 - A tapeworm treatment to be given by a VS 1-5 days prior to re-entering the UK.
5 - The pet must travel by an approved transport company on an authorised route
Which countries are exempt from the tapeworm treatment rule, if the pets have travelled there, and are returning to the UK?
Finland, Ireland, Malta and Norway
____days must pass until the pet can enter the UK
21
Dangerous dogs act
1991
Which dog breeds are prohibited under the Dangerous Dogs act 1991
American pit bull terrier
Japanese tosa
Dogo Argentino
Fila Brasiliera
Date of amendments to the Dangerous Dogs act?
2014
Five freedoms
Freedom from hunger and thirst Freedom from discomfort Freedom from pain, injury or disease Freedom to express normal behaviour Freedom from fear and distress
Five needs
need for a suitable environment
need for a suitable diet
need to be able to exhibit normal behaviour patterns
need to be housed with, or apart, from other animals
need to be protected from pain, suffering, injury and disease.
