Tag: Breeding

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  EU Council and Parliament reach a provisional deal to improve the welfare and traceability of cats and dogs across Europe

  November 25, 2025

  The agreement aims to improve the welfare of cats and dogs that are kept by breeders, selling establishments and shelters, while also improving consumer protection, ensuring fair competition and fighting illegal trade.

  TAGS: Breeding, caesaraen sections, Cats, claws, conformation, dog breeding establishments, Ear cropping, EU, food, inbreeding, Legislation, Microchipping, outdoor, Proposed Legislation, responsible ownership, Tail Docking, traits, veterinarians

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  Dog Welfare (Amendment) Bill 2025

  November 25, 2025

  Bill entitled an Act to provide for animal welfare considerations in the operation of dog breeding establishments, including but not limited to a cap on the number of breeding bitches, the age of bitches allowed to breed, the age of pups when removed from their mothers, a staff-to-bitch ratio, and to prohibit the use of…

  TAGS: Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013, Animal Welfare, Breeding, Dog, Dog Breeding Establishments Act 2010, Dog Welfare, Intensive Dog Farming, Legislation, pounds, Proposed Legislation, Puppy Farming, pups

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  Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) announces €600,000 in breeding grants

  March 15, 2025

  The Breeding Grant Initiative is funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine under National Breeding Services as delivered by HSI and offers support for breeding and production initiatives, classes and competitions at various equestrian shows and events.

  TAGS: Animals in Sport, Breeding, DAFM, department of agriculture, Economics, equine, Horse Sport Ireland, Sport, Sport Horse