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Kennel Club approves new DNA testing schemes
French bulldog
The Kennel Club has approved a new official DNA testing scheme for Degenerative Myelopthy (DM) in the French bulldog.

Breeders urged to utilise tests to make responsible breeding decisions 

The Kennel Club has approved two new DNA testing schemes following consultation with breed health coordinators.

The first is a new official DNA testing scheme for Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) in the French bulldog. The second is for Degenerative Encephalopathy (DE) in the Nova Scotia duck tolling retriever.  


Breeders are urged to utilise the tests in order to make responsible breeding decisions to further improve the health of these breeds.

"We constantly review DNA testing schemes in conjunction with breed clubs to ensure that breeders are supported with tools and resources which help them to breed healthy dogs, and to help give puppy buyers the best chance at buying a healthy puppy," explains Kennel Club secretary, Caroline Kisko.


"The Kennel Club continues to work alongside clubs and breed health coordinators, in a collaborative effort to improve the health of pedigree dogs and we are happy to accommodate a club's request to add a new DNA test to its lists."

Test results will be added to the dog's registration details, triggering the publication of the result in the next available Breeds Records Supplement.


The result will also appear on any new registration certificate issued for the dog and on the registration certificates of any future progeny of the dog. 


To find out which laboratories the Kennel Club is able to record results from, and which labs will send results to the Kennel Club, please refer to the worldwide DNA testing list at www.thekennelclub.org.


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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.