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Call for Dog Walkers to Fight for Coastal Rights
The Kennel Club is calling on England's dog owners to participate in survey.

The Kennel Club is urging the dog owners and walkers of England's green and pleasant land to take part in a survey intended to protect their rights to visit the English coastline with their pets.

Following a successful lobbying campaign by the Kennel Club, the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 gives dog walkers access to the entire coastal trail. However, the trail is separated into a number of administrative sections, with specific access rights to be consulted upon by the local community before submission to DEFRA.

The Kennel Club is responding to each local consultation to ensure that coastal access rights are in place to benefit as many people as possible, and has therefore developed the survey to ascertain the views of local dog walkers and those with a vested interest in the project.

Caroline Kisko, the Kennel Club's Communications Director, said: "We are calling for as many dog walkers as possible in the relevant areas to participate in the survey - it provides us with a chance to formulate the strongest response to each consultation, thereby further helping us to protect the rights of dog walkers across the UK."

She added: "As a nation of dog lovers, this is something that will affect thousands of dog walkers across the country."

The next consultation will focus on the Durham area, for which the deadline is 6th December.

To take part in the survey for this and any other areas, click here.


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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.