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Shih Tzu becomes 8,000th dog to join welfare study
Daphne Rose will be part of Dogs Trust's research into dog health problems.

She will help Dogs Trust to understand dog health issues.

A Shih Tzu has become the 8,000th dog to join Dogs Trust’s Generation Pup welfare study.

Twelve-week-old Daphne Rose, from Darlington, will play a part in the welfare charity’s longitudinal research into canine health problems across different breeds and age groups.

The study, called Generation Pup, aims to record the behavioural and health problems of dogs across their lifetime, from 16 weeks to adulthood. This includes collecting information such as health, environment, behaviour and family experiences.

The project aims to discover how a dog’s early life, genetics and environmental factors contribute to its health throughout its lifetime.

Generation Pup, formed through a partnership between Dogs Trust and the University of Bristol, began in 2016 and is believed to be the first longitudinal study to include all breed and crossbreeds of dogs.

They are inviting any dog breeds under 16 weeks of age from the UK and Republic of Ireland to sign-up. Dog owners can decide how much they would like to take part in the project.

The study is aiming to reach their target of recruiting 10,000 dogs by the end of 2024.

Amber, Daphne Rose’s owner, said: “I had seen Generation Pup pop up on social media platforms. The fact that the reputable name of Dogs Trust were working alongside Bristol University gave me the confidence to sign up.

“Daphne has brought boundless joy and happiness to our family, if you are a dog lover, then what better way to improve outcomes and give advice to future owners.”

Dr Jane Murray, deputy head of research at Dogs Trust, said: “We are very proud to have welcomed our 8,000th puppy into the Generation Pup study. This incredible achievement could not have been done without the help of the committed owners and their wonderful dogs.

“We are so close to reaching our landmark goal of recruiting 10,000 puppies, and we are urging for owners to sign up. The more puppies enrolled into this study, the more likely we are to have a better understanding of our furry canine friends.”

To learn more about the Generation Pup study, visit the website.

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Reporting service for dead wild birds updated

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 The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has updated its online reporting service for dead wild birds.

The new version allows those reporting a dead bird to drop a pin on a map when reporting the location. It also includes a wider range of wild bird species groups to select from when describing the bird.

The online service, which helps APHA to monitor the spread of diseases such as avian influenza, can be accessed here. 

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NI chief vet urges bluetongue vigilance

Northern Ireland's chief veterinary officer (CVO) has urged farmers to be vigilant for signs of bluetongue, after the Animal and Plant Health Agency warned there was a very high probability of further cases in Great Britain.

There have been 126 confirmed cases of bluetongue virus serotype 3 in England since November 2023, with no cases reported in Northern Ireland. The movement of live ruminants from Great Britain to Northern Ireland is currently suspended.

According to the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), the virus is most likely to enter Northern Ireland through infected animals or germplasm (semen or ova) being imported.

Brian Dooher, Northern Ireland's CVO, said: "Surveillance for this disease within Northern Ireland has been increased to assist with detection at the earliest opportunity which will facilitate more effective control measures."

Farmers should report any suspicions of the disease to their private veterinary practitioner, the DAERA Helpline on 0300 200 7840 or their local DAERA Direct Veterinary Office.