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Dog Walkers Warned
The Kennel Club is urging all dog owners to pick up after their dogs or risk restrictive dog control orders, as a Powys football club seeks police advice to deal with dog fouling problems.

The chairman of Guilsfield FC has complained to police about dog owners who allow their pets to foul on the pitch, as officials are often forced to clear the playing surface of dog mess in order for matches and training sessions to take place.

Kennel Club spokesperson Caroline Kisko warns, “The situation in Powys is often how dog control orders come about – a handful of irresponsible dog owners ruining things for the many.

“The danger is that the council has the power to enforce dogs on leads or even impose dog exclusion orders on the areas which are experiencing problems with dog fouling as a way of tackling the issue. Dog owners must bear this in mind and pick up after their dog if they do not want restrictions on where they can walk their dog.”

Since April 2006, Dog Control Orders restricting dogs’ access to public spaces can be introduced by any local authority as part of the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act.

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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.