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Kennel Club Approves DNA Test
Following a working partnership with the Dachshund Breed Council, the Kennel Club has formally released a new DNA testing scheme for the extreme eye condition GPRA cord 1.   GPRA or Generalised Progressive Retinal Atrophy, has several different types or strands which are inherited retinal diseases.  Cord 1 is more predominant in miniature wirehaired dachshunds, and causes a severe loss in night vision.  As the condition is incurable, a DNA test to identify the condition will prove invaluable if owners consider breeding.

The Animal Health Trust and Laboklin will provide tests and certificates of results.  In order to continually examine the presence of the condition, copies of certificates will be sent to the Kennel Club and results added to a registration database. A summary of results will be published in the Breeds Records Supplement.  The results will also appear on any future registration certificates or any future progeny of the dog.
 
If you are fully on the ball with this hereditary condition, and your dog has been DNA tested, you can send copies of the relevant test certificate to the Kennel Club, to then also be included in the database.
 
Help keep track of this condition and send you DNA test certificates to:
 
The Health & Breeder Services Department
The Kennel Club 1
5 Clarges Street
Piccadilly
London
W1J 8AB
 
Or if electronic is more suitable, just email gary.johnson@thekennelclub.org.uk

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RCVS announces 1CPD app update

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 The RCVS has announced a new version of its 1CPD mobile app, with enhanced features for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses to record their continuing professional development.

The mobile app includes a new 'what would you like to do?' shortcut for frequent tasks, a notification badge, and the ability to scan a QR code from the home screen to easily record an activity.

Users will be prompted to update the app from the App Store or Google Play the next time they log in. For more information, visit RCVS.org.uk 

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Nominations open for RCVS and VN Council elections

The nomination period for the 2026 RCVS Council and VN Council elections is now open, with three veterinary surgeon seats and two veterinary nurse seats available.

Prospective candidates can download an information pack and nomination form from the RCVS website. Individuals can nominate themselves for the elections, with the results to be announced in the spring.

Clare Paget, the recently appointed RCVS Registrar and elections returning officer, said: "If you want to play your part in influencing and moulding how the professions are regulated, and making key decisions on matters of great importance to your peers, the public and animal health and welfare, please consider standing for RCVS Council or VN Council next year."

Nominations close at 5pm on Saturday, 31 January 2026.