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Go Ahead for New Bedlington Terrier DNA Scheme
The Kennel Club has approved a new DNA testing scheme for Bedlington Terriers.

The Kennel Club has recently approved an official DNA testing scheme for copper toxicosis (COMMD1) in Bedlington Terriers, after a request from Bedlington Terrier breed clubs.

Copper toxicosis is an inherited disorder that results in liver disease from copper accumulation and toxicity.

The official DNA test is offered by the Animal Health Trust. Copies of all future test certificates will be sent directly from the AHT to the Kennel Club from the beginning of November, where the test result will be added to the dog's details on the registration database.

Owners of dogs who have already had their dog(s) DNA tested for this condition can send copies of the DNA certificates to the Kennel Club and the data will be added to the dog's registration details.

To contact the Kennel Club, click here.

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VMD invites students to apply for EMS placement

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 The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) is inviting applications from veterinary students to attend a one-week extramural studies (EMS) placement in July 2026.

Students in their clinical years of study have until 28 February to apply for the placement, which takes place at the VMD's offices in Addlestone, Surrey, from 6-10 July 2026.

Through a mixture of lectures and workshops, the placement will explore how veterinary medicines are authorised, non-clinical career opportunities, and other important aspects of the VMD's work.  

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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