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2024 equichip® Events

EQUICHIP® IS A COMMUNITY EVENT DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE WELFARE OF HORSES IN NEW ZEALAND THOUGH POSITIVE IDENTIFICATION. In the 2024 series, we hope to microchip and register between 400 and 500 horses across the six events, involving the local equine community and vet clinics - making them very community-driven events.

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Video: Professor Nat Waran on her work with International Equine Ethics and Wellbeing Commission
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Survey shows more than a third of cat and dog owners think their pet could be happier
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England Introduces Mandatory Microchipping for Cats
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More EQuiChip® events coming soon!
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Companion Animals in a Changing World – Conference 2024 Wrap
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Companion Animals NZ hosts prestigious Assisi Awards Ceremony recognising animal welfare excellence 
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Exploring the future of pets in New Zealand: conference to tackle big questions of changing attitudes, environment and cost of living
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Animal charity emphasises pet loss prevention one year on from Cyclone Gabrielle
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CANZ Welfare Director Advocates for a Good Life for all Horses involved in sport and leisure
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CANZ Welfare Director Advocates for a Good Life for all Horses involved in sport and leisure
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In November 2023, Prof Nat Waran, Companion Animals New Zealand’s Director of ‘A Good Life for Animals’ Centre, visited Mexico City to submit a 50 page final report proposing a vision of a Good Life for Horses in Sport.

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New Zealand’s top pet names – Luna on top again for 2023
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MEDIA RELEASE - New Zealand’s top pet names – Luna on top again for 2023

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Companion Animals In A Changing World Conference 2024
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We are extremely pleased to present the 29th Companion Animals New Zealand Conference 2024, “Companion Animals in a Changing World”.

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WHY YOU SHOULDN’T RELY ON FACEBOOK TO FIND YOUR LOST PET
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PROFESSOR NAT WARAN APPOINTED AS DIRECTOR OF THE NEW ‘GOOD LIFE FOR ANIMALS’ CENTRE
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