Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 24338

Veterinary Services: Disclosure of Information

Tabled: 30 April 2024

Answered: 7 May 2024

Named Day

Question

Ian Byrne

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of taking steps to implement mandatory reporting by veterinarians of the euthanasia of (a) healthy and (b) otherwise treatable ani

Answer

Euthanasia of an animal is an important means to help protect animal welfare by being able to relieve suffering. Whilst this is the primary reason for euthanasia, a veterinary surgeon must also take account of the owners’ wishes and circumstances. Advice ...

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