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Success for hip and elbow dysplasia schemes
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The latest data shows a sustained reduction in the incidence and severity of hip and elbow dysplasia in screened dogs.
Data suggests dog health is improving thanks to screening

Screening for hip and elbow dysplasia in breeding dogs is having a positive outcome for canine health,  the BVA and Kennel Club said as they revealed a decline in the incidence and severity of these conditions.

Hip and elbow dysplasia schemes are run jointly by the two organisations. Using the test results, owners and breeders can make informed choices about whether to breed certain dogs, helping to produce healthier puppies and eliminate these inherited problems.

The latest data shows a sustained reduction in the incidence and severity of hip and elbow dysplasia in screened dogs.

In the past 15 years, improvements can be seen in the median hip scores of 20 out of 21 of of the most-scored breeds. The remaining breed, the Tibetan terrier, has maintained a low score for this period.

Results from the elbow dysplasia scheme, dating back to 1998, show a higher percentage of dogs from all breeds are achieving a grade 0 (normal elbows) and fewer dogs are being scored 1, 2 and 3 (affected).

BVA president Sean Wensley said: "The latest statistics from Canine Health Schemes clearly demonstrate that responsible breeding, supported by testing, can make a difference to the health and welfare of dogs.
 
“Health considerations are particularly important when it comes to mating, and it is vital that the risk of passing on inherited conditions is continually reduced.

"The hip and elbow dysplasia tests are extremely useful tools for breeders and vets, both of whom want to ensure the health and welfare of future generations of dogs."




 

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Cold-water dip to raise funds for Vetlife

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 The veterinary mental health charity Vetlife is inviting the veterinary community to join it for a sponsored cold-water dip.

The event will take place at Walpole Bay, Margate, on 17 May during Mental Health Awareness Week. Participants of all abilities can join in the challenge and are advised to bring a towel, a hot drink, a snack, and warm clothes to get changed into afterwards.

Those taking part are being asked to try to raise £100 each to support the work of the charity.

Details about how to take part can be found here. 

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Bluetongue low vector period ends

In an update to its bluetongue guidance, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced that the seasonal low vector period for the disease has ended.

With winter over, Defra is planning for a possible increase in cases as midges become more active. It has warned that farms along the east coast of England from Norfolk to Kent, and along the south coast from Kent to Devon, are at highest risk from infected midges blown over from northern Europe.

Since the virus was detected in England in November 2023, there have been 126 confirmed cases. The most recent case to be confirmed was on 1 March 2024.

Farmers are asked to continue to frequently monitor their livestock and ensure their animals and land are registered with the Animal and Plant Health Agency.