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WSAVA issues position paper on extreme breeding
The position paper was released in response to the continued increase in the popularity of pets with exaggerated traits.
Vets and breeders urged to make use of advances in genetic testing 

WSAVA has released a new position paper calling on vets and breeders to make use of advances in genetic testing, to reduce the suffering caused by extreme breeding.

The paper was released by the WSAVA Hereditary Disease Committee, in response to the continued increase in the popularity of pets with exaggerated traits.

It recommends a ‘health conscious’ approach to breeding and urges vets and breeders to ensure criteria used to select breeding animals include the ability to reproduce naturally and exclude extreme conformation, such as size, skin folds, brachycephaly and angulation.

Breeders are encouraged to use pre-breeding health screening to ensure only healthy animals are bred, while vets are urged to ensure they are up to date with advances in the available genetic tests.

Individual tests should also be validated for specific diseases and the breed being tested, the paper continues. It is also recommended that genetic counselling should be tailored to the animal and its circumstances, including the mode of inheritance, penetrance of mutation being tested for, the breed being tested and the frequency of mutation within the breed.

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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

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 Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.

The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress. 

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BSAVA publishes fifth Manual of Canine and Feline Neurology

The BSAVA has published the fifth edition of its BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Neurology.

The new edition has been reviewed and updated, including new developments in diagnostics, therapeutic approaches and clinical decision-making. It is structured to support clinicians through diagnosis, treatment and long-term management.

The guide features five new chapters covering acute myelopathies, chronic myelopathies, emergency protocols, neurotoxicology and neuro-oncology.

It also includes over 100 videos, including demonstrations of neurological examinations, clinical presentations and diagnostic procedures.

Nicola Lloyd, publishing manager, said: "Whether you're a general practitioner seeking practical guidance, or a specialist aiming to refine your expertise, this edition remains an indispensable reference for anyone involved in the care of neurologically compromised dogs and cats."