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With campaigning for next month’s election (2 March) in full swing, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) and BVA Northern Ireland Branch have launched a manifesto urging incoming parliamentarians to ensure that the impact of the UK’s EU referendum does not have a detrimental effect on the All-island Animal Health and Welfare Strategy, particularly essential partnership working and plans like the all-island approach to tackling disease.
BVA’s ‘The veterinary profession’s manifesto Northern Ireland 2017 – 2022’ was developed drawing on the expertise and experiences of BVA’s members working throughout Northern Ireland and in all areas of the veterinary profession, and makes clear recommendations in three key areas: safeguarding animal health, promoting animal welfare and recognising the vital role of veterinary surgeons.
The Northern Ireland manifesto sets out over 20 policy recommendations that provide a clear pathway towards improving animal health and welfare, and challenges the next government to:
BVA Northern Ireland Branch President Jean Wales said:
“The veterinary profession in Northern Ireland looks forward to the valuable contribution our expertise can make to Northern Ireland’s economy through the agri-food industry. We equally look forward to continuing to advise the government on matters of animal welfare.”
BVA President Gudrun Ravetz said:
“In all countries in the UK, the veterinary team brings an unique insight to the health and welfare of animals. It is from this position that we offer Northern Ireland’s next government evidence-based advice and recommendations for animal health and welfare policy. We urge the next government and MLAs of all parties to join together to make sure the UK’s decision to leave the EU does not affect the strong all-island work that protects and promotes animal health and welfare and supports agricultural industry on both sides of the border.”
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