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Nominations open for International Canine Health Awards 2021
The awards are organised by the Kennel Club Charitable Trust.
Awards recognise individuals dedicated to the improvement of dog health through science. 

Nominations are now open for the International Canine Health Awards 2021.

Now in its ninth year, the prestigious awards recognise and celebrate some of the world's finest researchers, veterinary surgeons and students dedicated to the improvement of dog health through science. 

Organised by the Kennel Club Charitable Trust (KCCT), the awards include substantial monetary prizes donated by the founders of Metro Bank.

The four awards are:

  • International Prize in Canine Health – for outstanding contributions in the field of canine health and welfare, with a prize of £40,000 towards future projects. 
  • Lifetime Achievement Award – with a £10,000 prize, this award will go to a veterinarian or scientist working in a related discipline, who has dedicated much of their career to advancing the health and welfare of dogs. 
  • UK Student Inspiration Awards – these comprise postgraduate and undergraduate awards, with prizes of £10,000 and £5,000 respectively to aid further education costs, the development of their careers, or the creation/continuation of a project. 
  • UK Breed Health Coordinator Award – with a £5,000 prize, judges will be looking for individuals from UK Kennel Club breed clubs or councils who have demonstrated a dedication to supporting health and welfare within their breed over the previous year. 
     
“The International Canine Health Awards recognise and commend the commitment shown by researchers, veterinarians, and students dedicated to the improvement of dog health through science,” commented Dr Andrew Higgins, chairman of the judging panel and Kennel Club Charitable Trust. 

“We are also delighted to recognise the amazing work of our UK breed health coordinators who do such a good job supporting health and welfare programmes within breeds.”

The winner of last year's International Award was Professor Dr Tosso Leeb, who was recognised for his expertise in veterinary molecular genetics, leading to the formation of a world-class canine genetics research program in Bern, Switzerland. The Lifetime Achievement Award went to Professor Dr Urs Giger for his work spanning four decades dedicated to the study of clinical haematology in dogs, hereditary diseases and transfusions medicine.

To submit a nomination, visit the Kennel Club Charitable Trust website and fill in the application form by 31 Jan 2021. Individuals are encouraged to nominate their colleagues worldwide for the International and Lifetime awards, but they may also nominate themselves. 

The award ceremony will take place in May/June 2021, but owing to the current COVID-19 situation a date and venue is not yet confirmed.

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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.