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Kennel Club supports a new breed health survey
Duck toller
The survey will assess the overall health of Nova Scotia duck tolling retrievers.

Survey launched to assess the overall health of Nova Scotia duck tolling retrievers

The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Club of the UK has launched a health survey, with the support of the Kennel Club, which aims to give a picture of the breed's overall health.

All owners of Nova Scotia duck tolling retrievers in the UK can complete the survey, whether their dog is registered with the Kennel Club or not.

Owners of both healthy dogs and those with health conditions are encouraged to submit the survey, which will allow any problems to be put into context.

It is hoped that the survey will provide meaningful data that can be used by researchers focusing on canine health issues.
 
Bill Lambert is the Kennel Club health and breeder services manager. He said: “We are very happy to be supporting the new breed health survey for Nova Scotia duck tolling retrievers.
 
“As with any breed, it is extremely helpful to be able to assess its general state of health and to identify areas of particular strength and weakness to help safeguard the future of the breed. We would recommend that anyone with a Nova Scotia duck tolling retriever takes a moment to help protect the breed they love by filling out the survey.”
 
The survey can be downloaded from the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Club website until the end of 2014, and the results will be published on the website and in the club’s magazine "Nova News".

Click here to download the survey.
 
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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.