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Kennel Club offers respiratory assessments for brachycephalic dogs in Scotland and Wales
The assessments are being held in Scotland on 19 April and in Wales on 3 May.

Respiratory Function Grading scheme assesses for Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome.

Owners of brachycephalic dogs are invited to bring their dog for Respiratory Function Grading (RFG) scheme assessment in Scotland and Wales. The scheme assesses bulldogs, French bulldogs and pugs for Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS).

The free assessments are being offered by The Kennel Club and the University of Cambridge at two veterinary training days being led by Dr Jane Ladlow. They are being held in Berwickshire, Scotland on Wednesday, 19 April and in Powys, Wales on Wednesday, 3 May.

The scheme aims to advise owners if their dog is affected by BOAS before surgery is considered, and also enables more informed breeding decisions.

The non-invasive assessments take approximately 15 minutes. Dog owners who would like to participate can email health@thekennelclub.org.uk including their preferred date, breed and number of dogs, and date of birth for each dog.

 

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Equine Disease Surveillance report released for Q4 2025

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 The latest Equine Disease Surveillance report has been released, with details on equine disease from Q4 of 2025.

The report, produced by Equine Infectious Disease Surveillance, includes advice on rule changes for equine influenza vaccination.

Statistics and maps detail recent outbreaks of equine herpes virus, equine influenza, equine strangles and equine grass sickness. A series of laboratory reports provides data on virology, bacteriology, parasitology and toxicosis.

This issue also features a case study of orthoflavivus-associated neurological disease in a horse in the UK. 

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NSA webinar explores sheep tailing and castration

The National Sheep Association (NSA) is to host a free webinar on the castration and tail docking of lambs.

The webinar, 'Understanding the tailing and castration consultation: A guide for sheep farmers', will be hosted online on Monday, 2 March 2026 at 7.30pm.

It comes during a government consultation into the methods used for these procedures. Farmers are encouraged to engage before the consultation period closes on Monday, 9 March 2026.

The webinar offers clear and actionable guidance to support farmers to contribute meaningfully to the consultation and prepare for potential changes.

On the panel will be former SVS president Kate Hovers, farmer and vet Ann Van Eetvelt and SRUC professor in Animal Health and Veterinary Sciences Cathy Dwyer. Each panel member will utilise their own specialism and expertise to evaluate risks and outcomes to sheep farming.

Find out more about the webinar on the NSA website.