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Basset hound reclassified as 'category two' breed
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The reclassification will be reviewed in 12 months and in the meantime the breed's progress will continue to be monitored by the Kennel Club.
Kennel Club decision follows breed health efforts

The basset hound has been reclassified as a category two breed under the Kennel Club's Breed Watch scheme, which acts as a warning system for health concerns in individual dog breeds. Previously, basset hounds came under category three - a list of the breeds with the most serious identified conformational problems.

Taking effect on 1 January 2017, the reclassification means basset hounds who win 'best of breed' or their third challenge certificate will no longer require a veterinary health check at championship shows. The move follows a recommendation from the Kennel Club's Dog Health Group, which has been following the health of the breed.

This breed is the fourth to be removed from category three, leaving 11 breeds on the list.

Breed health co-ordinator Tina Watkins commented: "The Basset Hound Health Group is committed to working on the health of the breed, supporting research and health education. We are encouraged that these efforts have been recognised. The real work begins now and I am sure this will continue with the dedication developed within the breed to progress."

Kennel Club secretary, Caroline Kisko added: "We would like to commend the dedication, passion and commitment of those basset hound owners and exhibitors who have participated in the Basset Hound Health Scheme and other health testing.

"The basset hound clubs and their health group have worked hard to ensure their community have been involved in all health initiatives undertaken by the breed."

The reclassification will be reviewed in 12 months and in the meantime the breed's progress will continue to be monitored by the Kennel Club. The breed health co-ordinator will still be required to to submit a comprehensive annual report on the breed's health and judges must continue to submit mandatory health monitoring forms after each championship appointment.

The Kennel Club will also work with breed representatives on the development of the breed health and conservation plans.

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Rabbit Awareness Week set to return this summer

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 Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW) is returning this summer, running from 24-28 June 2024. The theme for this year will be 'Healthy Diet, Happy Bunnies'.

The focus on rabbits' diet comes after the most recent PDSA Animal Wellbeing (PAW) Report report revealed that 42 per cent of veterinary professionals identified inappropriate diet as one of the five most important rabbit welfare issues that need to be address.

The campaign will include veterinary blogs, videos, and digital waiting room resources. Practices can sign up to receive updates about RAW. 

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CVS Group hit by cyber attack

CVS Group, which owns more than 450 veterinary practices in the UK, has been hit by a cyber attack.

In a statement, the group said the incident involved unauthorised external access to a limited number of its IT systems. As soon as the attack was discovered, the group took its IT systems temporarily offline, causing 'considerable operational disruption'.

It has warned that the security steps taken and ongoing plans to move its operational systems and IT infrastructure to the Cloud are likely to have an ongoing impact over a number of weeks.

Due to the risk that personal information was accessed, CVS has informed the Information Commissioner's Office. The company is working with third party consultants to investigate the incident.