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Kennel Club publish report
Dog Health Group second report list activities

The Kennel Club’s Dog Health Group has recently published its second annual report in which its actions of the last year have been highlighted - the introduction of veterinary assessments of General and Group Championship Show Best of Breed winners in the high profile breeds, a number of regulation amendments such as reducing the number of litters registered to one bitch from six to four, the ban on the registering of a third litter to a dog that has previously had two caesareans and the £250,000 donated by the Kennel Club Charitable Trust for health research.

The report also details a scheme launched jointly with the British Veterinary Association (BVA) for assessment of MRI scans and data collection after consulting with representatives of the breeds affected by Chiari-like Malformation/Syringomyelia. The Kennel Club has stated that results will be placed on the health test results finder of the Kennel Club website once there is a substantial amount of data.

The Dog Health Group annual report will be available to read online
shortly via the Kennel Club website.

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RCVS announces 1CPD app update

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 The RCVS has announced a new version of its 1CPD mobile app, with enhanced features for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses to record their continuing professional development.

The mobile app includes a new 'what would you like to do?' shortcut for frequent tasks, a notification badge, and the ability to scan a QR code from the home screen to easily record an activity.

Users will be prompted to update the app from the App Store or Google Play the next time they log in. For more information, visit RCVS.org.uk 

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Nominations open for RCVS and VN Council elections

The nomination period for the 2026 RCVS Council and VN Council elections is now open, with three veterinary surgeon seats and two veterinary nurse seats available.

Prospective candidates can download an information pack and nomination form from the RCVS website. Individuals can nominate themselves for the elections, with the results to be announced in the spring.

Clare Paget, the recently appointed RCVS Registrar and elections returning officer, said: "If you want to play your part in influencing and moulding how the professions are regulated, and making key decisions on matters of great importance to your peers, the public and animal health and welfare, please consider standing for RCVS Council or VN Council next year."

Nominations close at 5pm on Saturday, 31 January 2026.