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Kennel Club launches new dog health research hub

Initiative hopes to unite vets, researchers and dog owners

The Kennel Club has launched a new online research exchange facility, which hopes to revolutionise the way information about canine research is shared between researchers, vets and dog owners.

The Bio-Acquisition Research Collaboration (BARC) has been developed by the Kennel Club to support canine science. Thought to be the first of its kind, this online hub will allow for the exchange of knowledge and resources between clinicians and researchers, as well as the dog-owning public.

BARC will help simplify the process for researchers looking for samples to aid their work. It will enable them to post requests for samples with specific requirements, such as the sex or age of the dog, the health status and how the sample should be preserved.

Kennel Club Health Information Manager, Aimee Llewellyn, said: “BARC will be a unique online platform which will facilitate bringing together researchers and clinicians with the aim to promote dog health and unite those interested in canine health research.

“The research exchange facility will also be a great way for vets to go over and above what they do in their day to day work, and we hope to see a real collaboration of those dedicated to improving dog health across the board.”

Dr David Sargan, senior lecturer from the University of Cambridge's Department of Veterinary Medicine, commented: “BARC is an exciting venture. There is currently nothing like it in the UK to facilitate the sharing of canine research and I have no doubt that it will truly support canine science by creating a network of research and sample sharing.”

Click here to visit the BARC research exchange.

 

 

 

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Practices urged to audit neutering data

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 RCVS Knowledge has called on vet practices to audit their post-operative neutering outcomes.

It follows the release of the 2024 NASAN benchmarking report, which collates data from neutering procedures performed on dogs, cats and rabbits.

The benchmarking report enables practices in the UK and Ireland to compare their post-operative outcomes to the national average. This includes the rate of patients lost to follow-up, which in 2024 increased to 23 per cent.

Anyone from the practice can submit the data using a free template. The deadline for next report is February 2026.

Visit the RCVS Knowledge website to complete an audit. 

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UK's BSE risk status downgraded

The WOAH has downgraded the UK's international risk status for BSE to 'negligible'.

Defra says that the UK's improved risk status recognises the reputation for having the highest standards for biosecurity. It adds that it demonstrates decades of rigorous animal control.

Outbreaks of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy, also known as mad cow disease, have previously resulted in bans on Britain's beef exports.

The UK's new status could lead to expanded trade and better confidence in British beef.

Christine Middlemiss, the UK's chief veterinary officer, said: "WOAH's recognition of the UK as negligible risk for BSE is a significant milestone and is a testament to the UK's strong biosecurity measures and the hard work and vigilance of farmers and livestock keepers across the country who have all played their part in managing the spread of this disease.