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Dog survives 50ft dam fall
Image (C) Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team (Tavistock) 2022.
Labrador Obi lives to tell the 'tail'.

A lucky Devon dog has survived after falling 50ft off a dam wall.

Running off ahead of his owners, 20-month-old Obi was on a Boxing Day walk in the woodland near the Burrator Reservoir on Dartmoor when he hurtled off the parapet of the dam. 

When Obi realised he had lost his family behind him, he panicked and tried to find his way back to them, jumping off the dam in a state of obvious distress to get back down to ground level.

The Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team (DSRT) were called at the request of the Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue service, and helped to search for Obi. 

An incident report issued by the DSRT said: “Mountain Rescue Teams do not usually search for lost animals, but to avoid risk to members of the public who were intent on searching in darkness alongside fast flowing water we deployed our members who are trained and equipped for such tasks. 

“Within minutes of beginning our search pattern OBI was spotted and his owners were escorted to him.”

Once located, Obi was assessed by an DSRT team member who is a veterinary surgeon, and then transported to a veterinary practice in nearby Yelverton. 

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Webinar to explore history of KC breed registers

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 A free webinar exploring the development of the Kennel Club's registration system and the evolution of closed breed registers has been announced.

Hosted by Dr Alison Skipper, veterinary and research advisor at the Kennel Club, the webinar will delve into the development of the registry and how the changing landscape of scientific knowledge has shaped breeding practices. It will also look at what this means for the future of pedigree dogs.

The session will culminate with a look at The Kennel Club's ongoing and future engagement in this area, with a chance for attendees to put forward their thoughts and questions for discussion.

This event takes place on Microsoft Teams on Tuesday, 10 June at 7pm. To learn more, visit events.teams.microsoft.com  

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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.