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May 3, 20260 citations

New policy position: use of animals in performance sports.

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Key Points

  • This policy aims to establish guidelines on the ethical treatment of animals in performance sports.
  • BVA Council reviewed existing regulations and ethical concerns regarding animal use in sports.
  • Consultation with experts and stakeholders in animal welfare and performance sports was conducted.
  • Analysis of current practices and their impact on animal welfare was performed.
  • The approved policy emphasizes the importance of welfare in the use of animals for sports activities.
  • Recommendations include stricter regulations and welfare standards for animals in performance sports.

Abstract

BVA Council has approved a new policy position on the welfare of animals used in performance sports.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/69f6e62e8071d4f1bdfc6c14https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.70724
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