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Animal Welfare: Universal declaration on animal welfare supported
Posted by: JimEdwards on Jun 07, 2008 - 04:15 PM
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 The New Zealand Veterinary Association is urging the Government to sign a proposal for an international animal welfare declaration, to combat cruelty and neglect.
The Association has signed the proposal for a Universal Declaration on Animal Welfare, which recognises that animals are sentient beings deserving of consideration and respect.
“Animal welfare is the prime concern of veterinarians, so we had no hesitation in supporting the declaration,” says NZVA president John Maclachlan.
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