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Kennel Club honours campaigners
National Awards held to recognise merit

The dog-related good deeds of the past twelve months were celebrated in London today (10th February), as the Kennel Club hosted a prize-giving ceremony to honour the winners of the annual Good Citizen Dog Training Scheme (GCDS) Training Awards and the KC Dog Awards.

The GCDS awards recognise the efforts of organisations nationwide which have invested their time and energy into helping to train dogs and educating their owners on the importance of responsible dog ownership.

The KC Dog Awards acknowledge the actions taken by politicians, local authorities, public bodies and individuals to develop positive alternatives to restrictions on dog walking and ensure that the nation’s dogs continue to enjoy maximum access to the UK’s open spaces.

Speaking to the award winners, Kennel Club Chairman Steve Dean said “The scheme can be proud of its many achievements over the past twenty years, and with your help, should continue to go from strength to strength for decades into the future. The dedication and hard work of the scheme’s supporters is essential to the on-going success we anticipate for the scheme, so it is only right that we recognise and reward you for your fantastic efforts over the past year.”

The award winners were:

Kennel Club Registered Training Club
Winner – Solihull Dog Training Club
Second Place – Haselmere & District Dog Training Club
Third Place – Bridgend & District Kennel Association

Kennel Club Listed Status Club
Winner – Warbstow Agility Club (Cornwall)
Second Place – Capel Dog Training (Kent)
Third Place – K9 Academy (Tyneside)

Kennel Club Registered Breed Club
Winner – Southern Finnish Lapphund Society
Second Place – East Anglian Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club

Local Council Category – Most Effective Campaign
Winner – East Riding of Yorkshire Council
Second Place – Luton Borough Council
Third Place – Medway Council

KC Dog Campaigner Award
Dog Walkers Action Group

KC Dog Local Authority Award
City of London Corporation

KC Dog Parliamentary Award
Darren Millar AM

KC Dog Recognition Awards
Dr Richard J Prince

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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.