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The Pointer in Art
The Kennel Club Art Gallery has announced the opening of its 18th exhibition, The Pointer in Art, from 5th July – 12th November 2010.

Organised in conjunction with the Pointer Club, which celebrates its 60th anniversary this year, the exhibition offers visitors to the Art Gallery the opportunity to view some unique pieces of artwork depicting this beautiful breed.
 
The exhibition features a distinctive and rare mixture of wonderful art, including oil paintings, engravings, bronzes, porcelain models and trophies along with other Pointer ephemera such as jewellery and medals. Highlights of the display include a series of three Pointer studies by George Earl, set in a fitted ash three fold screen; a collection of trophies from the Pointer Club; a hand coloured engraving entitled ‘12th August’ by Thomas Blinks and a portrait by Reuben Ward Binks of Pennine Prima Donna, winner of  Best in Show at Crufts in 1935.
 
The Pointer in Art is open Monday to Friday from 9.30am – 4.30pm by appointment. To book an appointment, please contact the Art Gallery on 020 7518 1064 or by e-mail: artgallery@thekennelclub.org.uk. The nearest Underground station is Green Park.

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Webinar to explore AMR in vet dentistry

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 The WSAVA has invited veterinary professionals to a webinar on responsible antibiotic usage in dentistry.

On 19 November 2025, at 1am, Dr J Scott Weese and Dr Brooke Niemiec will share the latest advice for antimicrobial use. They will present research on oral bacterology, and explain how attendees can choose appropriate antibiotics.

The session will cover pre-, intra- and post-operative guidelines, with recommendations for various pathologies.

The webinar is designed to support veterinary professionals to make informed decisions and tackle antimicrobial resistance.

Attendees can register here

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Bluetongue reaches Wales for first time in 2025

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has revealed that bluetongue has been confirmed in Wales for the first time in 2025.

In their latest statistics, APHA records a total of 109 cases of BTV-3 or BTV-8 in Great Britain in the 2025-2026 vector season.

The total number of BTV-3 cases in Great Britain this season is 107. This includes 103 cases within the England restricted zone and four cases in Wales.

There has also been two cases of BTV-8, which were both in Cornwall.

As a result of the cases in Wales, a Temporary Control Zone (TCZ) is enforced in Monmouthshire. Animals can move freely under general license within the England Restricted Zone, however animals with suspected bluetongue must stay on their holding.

All premises testing positive for blue tongue can be viewed on this map.