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Go-Ahead for New Dog Health Scheme
The Syringomyelia Health Scheme for dogs has been given a green light.

The BVA and Kennel Club Canine Health Schemes (CHS) management committee has given a new scheme to screen dogs for chiari-like malformation and syringomyelia (CM/SM) the green light.

The scheme, which would be particularly useful for potential breeding stock, will start in January 2012.

CM is characterised by the brain being too big for the skull, leading to the condition SM, both of which can cause a significant amount of pain. Certain breeds, such as the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, are particularly affected.

To take part in the scheme, owners will need to have their dog MRI scanned at a veterinary practice. The scans will then be reviewed by two scrutineers from a BVA-appointed panel of expert neurologists and radiologists and graded for severity for both CM and SM. The practice will then send the owners the results, while the Kennel Club and Animal Health Trust will also be sent the results from KC registered dogs.

The aim of the scheme is to reduce and hopefully eliminate the incidence of inherited CM and SM in dogs. The full details of how it will work will be finalised between now and the end of the year.

The Chairman of the Kennel Club, Professor Steve Dean, urged the adoption of the scheme, saying: "We are very keen to encourage the greatest possible take up of the test by breeders of affected breeds. This is a key development in the work to tackle these debilitating conditions and we hope many breeders will use the scheme."

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FIVP announces third series of Practice Matters

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 The Federation of Independent Veterinary Practices (FIVP) has announced a third season of its podcast, Practice Matters.

Hosted by Ian Wolstenholme, series three will focus on the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigation, including a discussion about some of the expected impacts on independent veterinary colleagues.

Episode one launches on 13th January with guests Drs David Reader and Scott Summers, who will draw on their research into the CMA investigation and provide insights into themes such as transparency, pricing and consumer trust.

Ian Wolstenholme said: "In its third series, we will try and hone in on what the changes will mean in reality for independent practices with advice and guidance on implementation and delivery, drawing on the experience of our own team and other experts in the profession. Hope you can join us soon!" 

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Survey seeks ruminant sector views on antimicrobial stewardship

A new survey is seeking views of people working in the UK ruminant sector on how to tackle the challenge of demonstrating responsible antibiotic stewardship.

Forming part of a wider, collaborative initiative, the results will help identify the types of data available so that challenges with data collection can be better understood and addressed.

Anyone working in the UK farming sector, including vets and farmers,is encouraged to complete the survey, which is available at app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk