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New Collies DNA Test Scheme
Kennel Club approve official DNA test for smooth collies.  

As requested by the Smooth Collie Club, the Kennel Club have approved a new official DNA testing scheme for Anomaly/Chorodial Hypoplasia (CEA/CH) in the eyes of collies.    

American based company Optigen will be offering the tests, as they are a company which specialises in diagnosing inherited diseases in dogs.  


On their website they explain that this eye disease is not exclusively inherent in collies:

"Collies share Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA) with several other breeds – it’s not just a problem for collies. CEA is more technically known as Choroidal Hypoplasia (CH). It is a recessively inherited eye disorder that causes abnormal development of the choroid - an important layer of tissue under the retina of the eye."  

As with most DNA tests for dogs, the certificates of results issued by Optigen will be  sent to The Kennel Club where the test result will be added to the dog's details on the registration base. If owners already have their dogs tested, they must also send copies of their test certificates to the Kennel Club so precise data can be collected.  If your certificate is looking rather old and shabby, you can send the original and receive a new certificate, with new a registration and listed DNA result, free of charge! (Address Listed Below)

Send all your relevant documentation to:

The Health & Breeder Services Department
The Kennel Club
1 – 5 Clarges Street
Piccadilly
London
W1J 8AB

Summaries of the results will be presented in the next available Breed Records Supplement.  

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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.