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BASC statement on Pet Theft Taskforce recommendations
BASC welcomes the government’s commitment to tackle the reported increase in incidents of pet theft.
Press release
BASC responds to Action Plan for Animal Welfare
The government has today announced a series of animal welfare policy measures within its ‘Action Plan for Animal Welfare’, some of which will impact BASC members. Responding to the plan, Caroline Bedell, BASC executive director of conservation, said “BASC is calling on the Government to focus on policies that will Read more…
- Features
Challenges for shooting in animal welfare shake-up
Read Conor O’Gorman’s blog following the inclusion of plans for new animal welfare legislation in the Queen’s speech in parliament yesterday.
Press release
Impact of dog theft on owners highlighted in major new survey
More than three-quarters of dog owners have taken additional actions to protect their dogs from theft over the last twelve months, according to a major new survey. The survey, conducted by the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC), whose members own an estimated 166,000 dogs, comes amid growing evidence Read more…
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Measuring the impact of dog theft
A major new survey by BASC has found that three-quarters of respondents have taken additional precautions to protect their dogs from theft over the past year.
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BASC dog owner survey – the cost of dog theft
BASC has conducted an online survey to inform our future work in relation to dog theft.
- Offbeat
All about ticks
From the lifecycle of a tick to how they find their hosts and feed, BASC’s Louise Farmer tells you everything you need to know about these increasingly common parasites.
- Features
Check for hidden dangers – ticks
Ticks, and tick-borne diseases, are becoming more of a widespread issue in the UK. Be vigilant after exercising your dog outside, says BASC’s gundog officer Kate Dymock.
- Features
Living with Lyme disease
Andrew Profit, a keen stalker and outdoor enthusiast, talks about living with Lyme disease.