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Dog Photographer of the Year
Last year's overall winning entry.
DFS Crufts 2010 saw the official launch of the sixth annual Dog Photographer of the Year competition, open to all dog lovers with an eye for a beautiful photograph capturing the fascinating world of man’s best friend.

There is also a special category entitled ‘I love dogs’, open for children under the age of 16. A winner will be announced for each of the categories, with an overall winner being chosen as the 2010 Dog Photographer of the Year.
 
The winning photograph will be put on display at, Discover Dogs on 13th and 14th November 2010 at Earls Court, and also reproduced on the front cover of the special Photography Competition edition of the Kennel Gazette. The winner from each category will be presented with a framed print of their photograph.
 
The winner of the 16 and under category along with their parent(s)/guardian will win a day out with the professional dog photographer Marc Henrie, a one year membership of the Young Kennel Club and a digital camera in addition to the framed print.
 
Entry to the competition is now open and costs just £3.50, which covers up to four photos per person. Entry for the under 16s category is free of charge. Only one photo may be entered in each category and the same photo cannot be entered in more than one category. The competition closing date is 31st August 2010 and any profit will go directly to the Kennel Club Charitable Trut.
 

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Practices urged to audit neutering data

News Story 1
 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.