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New Veterinary Microchip Data service launches
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Alarming research released by the Dogs Trust last year found that 46 per cent of dog owners did not keep their microchip details updated.
System helps to address incorrect microchip contact details

A new Veterinary Microchip Data service has launched today (5 April), allowing clients' contact information to be automatically renewed via their veterinary practice.

The launch coincides with new rules due to come into force tomorrow (6 April), making dog microchipping compulsory in England, Scotland and Wales.

The new service has been developed by Central Veterinary Services, who run and manage the National Veterinary Database (NVD®). It offers seamless registration on its national database for newly microchipped pets and, once registered, clients need only keep their veterinary practice informed of any changes to their address or telephone numbers.

NVD® reinforces the relationship clients have with their vets and helps to ensure that, as well as being microchipped, every pet is also registered with a veterinary practice that can help with reunification.

The introduction of a synchronised system that coordinates modern practice management systems with NVD® goes a long way towards addressing the large percentage of microchipped pets with out-of-date microchip contact details.

Alarming research released by the Dogs Trust last year found that 46 per cent of dog owners did not keep their microchip details updated. This is particularly concerning as 22 per cent also admitted their dog had gone missing within 48 hours of moving house.

Keeping microchip contact details up-to-date is essential as there is often only a brief period where reunification is possible before lost pets may be put to sleep. In addition, new rules coming into effect tomorrow (6 April) make it a legal requirement for all dogs to be microchipped and contact details kept updated.

Focusing the service around veterinary practices also brings other benefits, including vets' local knowledge (of pet owner's friends and relatives, for example) and a detailed knowledge of the pet's medical history.

Initially, the new service has been implemented with AT Veterinary Systems, a long established and leading provider of management systems for the veterinary profession. It is made available through other management systems upon request.

To find out more about the service, practices can visit stand 219 at BSAVA Congress this week or contact Central Veterinary Services on 01359 245310 or email nvd@centralvet.com

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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.