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<p>The Highways Agency is aware that the Animal Welfare Act will be amended to reflect
the change to compulsory microchipping of dogs by April 2016.</p><p> </p><p>In advance
of this change, the Highways Agency is currently assessing the potential merits of
amending contracts to understand the implications of including mandatory identification
and recording of domestic animals found on the strategic road network, including contacting
pet owners where possible and advising relevant registration organisations.</p><p>
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