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<p>Animal sanctuaries and rescue and rehoming centres carry out important work to
ensure that unwanted and abandoned animals are offered the opportunity of finding
a permanent home. This includes those organisations caring for equines. Concerns have
been raised by the sector about variations in welfare standards across the sector,
and that some individuals prioritise commercial gain over the welfare needs of animals.</p><p>
</p><p>In England, Defra has been working closely with organisations such as World
Horse Welfare and the National Equine Welfare Council and its members, to better understand
the benefits and impacts, particularly on smaller rescue centres, if licensing or
other regulation was introduced on the sector.</p><p> </p><p>We continue to engage
with the sector on these questions. Any proposal to bring forward such regulation
will be subject to a full public consultation.</p><p> </p>
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