Animal Welfare Act (2006) - Aims to ensure that animals are not mistreated by humans, whether through improper care or sheer cruelty, Veterinary Surgeons Act (1966) - Management of the veterinary profession through the registration of veterinary surgeons, regulating their professional education and conduct, cancelling or suspending registration in cases of misconduct, Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) - Responsible for the environmental protection, food production and standards, agriculture, fisheries and rural communities in the UK, Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) - Safeguard animal and plant health for the benefit of people, the environment and the economy. Identifying and controlling endemic and exotic diseases and pests in animals, plants and bees, surveillance of new and emerging pests and diseases, Royal Society for the Protection of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) - By all lawful means, prevent cruelty, promote kindness to alleviate suffering of animals. Through investigation and prosecution, will stand up to those who deliberately harm animals, Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) - Regulate educative, ethical and clinical standards of veterinary surgeons and nurses, thereby protecting the interests of those dependent on animals and assuring public health, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) - Support the statutory authorities by providing advice, expert eye witness and investigative help on wild birds, Five Needs - Outline what we as animal owners and carers must provide. They are things we must to in order to be responsible owners.,

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