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2nd June 2016

Vets to debate welfare of exotic pets

Vets will discuss the issue of legislation versus self-regulation around the ownership of exotic pets at the annual Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF) Discussion Forum in London on 6 June.

During the Forum, the AWF will also be holding sessions on the effectiveness of the Animal Welfare Acts and debate the controversial topic of livestock welfare in intensive farming for meat production.

Tickets for the forum are available at www.bva-awf.org.uk/events/2016/6/6/2016-discussion-forum

11th May 2016

New approach to newt conservation in Woking

Habitats for great crested newts will be enhanced or created by Woking Borough Council prior to any development taking place. This will join up existing populations, making them healthier and more resilient.

A new organisational licence for the council will allow it to authorise operations that may affect great crested newts on development of sites. For more information see Natural England's website

Image: Wikimedia Commons/Rainer Theuer

10th May 2016

New DNA testing scheme for German shepherds approved

A new DNA test for chronic degenerative radiculomyelopathy - DM (CDRM) in German shepherds has been approved by the Kennel Club following consultation with the German Shepherd Dog Breed Council.

To find out which laboratories the Kennel Club is able to record results from, and which labs will send results direct to the Kennel Club, a worldwide DNA testing list is available at: http://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/health/breeding-for-health/dna-testing-simple-inherited-disorders/worldwide-dna-tests

Test results will be added to the dog's registration details and will be published in the next available Breed Records Supplement. Results will also appear on any new registration certificate issued for the dog and on the registration certificates of any future progeny of the dog.

20th April 2016

New DNA testing scheme for Labradors

The Kennel Club has approved a new DNA testing scheme for hereditary nasal parakeratosis (HNPK) in Labrador retrievers. Announcing the news, Kennel Club secretary Caroline Kisko, said: "The Labrador is the most popular breed of dog in the UK, so ensuring that the resources are available for breeders to make informed breeding decisions is paramount.

"We are pleased to be announcing this new DNA test for the breed, which will assist in responsible breeding and enable potential puppy buyers to be aware of an issue which could affect their chosen breed, and ultimately protect and maintain the health of the breed."

A list of the laboratories the Kennel Club accepts results from can be found here: thekennelclub.org.uk

15th April 2016

Zika is linked to Microcephaly, study concludes

"Zika virus is a cause of Microcephaly and other severe fetal brain defects," scientists at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have confirmed.

The study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, describes a rigorous weighing of evidence using established scientific criteria.

Tom Frieden, director of the CDC said: "We've now confirmed what mounting evidence has suggested, affirming our early guidance to pregnant women and their partners to take steps to avoid Zika infection and to health care professionals who are talking to patients every day.

"We are working to do everything possible to protect the American public."

7th April 2016

Major equine issues to be tackled in debate

Key welfare problems being faced by Scottish equines will be discussed at an upcoming debate being held by the British Horse Society, Scottish government and World Horse Welfare.

Among the issues being debated are the risks posed by exotic diseases, the pressure being put on welfare charities as a result of indiscriminate breeding and the practical implications of the new equine ID regulations and central equine database. There will also be an update on problems with identity fraud in the trade of low value equines.

Anyone can attend the debate - tickets are 20 each for members of a charity or 50 for everybody else. Find out more at http://www.bhsscotland.org.uk/

23rd March 2016

More Zika funding for Glasgow

Scientists at the University of Glasgow have been awarded more funding to continue and expand their work on the Zika virus.

Zika has now been reported in nearly 40 US states and territories and has been linked with microcephaly in newborn babies and Guillain-Barre syndrom (GBS).

The funding is in addition to the 300,000 received from the Medical Research Council last month. It will cover work in three areas - Zika infection in GBS, virus transmission in Ecuador and Columbia and the characterisation of virus neutralisation with 3D reconstruction. These projects are among 26 others to receive a combined sum of 3.2 million.

18th March 2016

Applications open for Ethics Review Panel

Applications are now being accepted to become a member of the new RCVS Ethics Review Panel (ERP).

The panel has been set up to facilitate access to ethical review for those wishing to undertake practice-based research outside of a university or industry context.

More details about the roles, the function of the ERP and how to apply can be found at rcvs.org.uk/ethics.

Those who are interested in applying can also email ethics@rcvs.org.uk for an informal discussion. The closing date for applications is 15 April 2016.

17th March 2016

World-first open heart surgery carried out at RVC

The world's first open heart surgery to treat a stenotic tricuspid valve in a dog has been successfully carried out at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC). Taking more than an hour to complete, the surgery was performed by professor of small animal surgery Dan Brockman, who was assisted by a large team of RVC specialists.

To read the full story, log in to VetCommunity: vetcommunity.com/vs/world-first-open-heart-surgery-carried-out-at-rvc/

14th March 2016

RCVS Council approves governance reforms

Plans to overhaul the governance of the RCVS were approved by the council at its March meeting. The changes would see the council size reduced by nearly half in a bid to improve efficiency and accountability.

After two years of debate and consultation, the college plans to shrink the council to 24 members, whilst formalising lay and veterinary nurse membership.

To read the full story, log in to VetCommunity

11th March 2016

Cat manifesto launches in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland's first ever 'Manifesto for Cats' has been launched in Parliament ahead of the Northern Ireland Assembly elections.

Produced by Cats Protection, the 10-point document pinpoints actions which are urgently needed to protect the welfare of cats.

The charity hope the public back the manifesto, after a YouGov poll found that animal welfare matters more to voters in Northern Ireland than anywhere else in the UK.

1st March 2016

VN Futures project launched

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and the British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) have launched VN Futures, a companion project to Vet Futures, which aims to draw up a blueprint for the future of the veterinary nursing profession.

For more details log in to vetcommunity.com: vetcommunity.com/vs/vn-futures-project-launched/

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