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KC to stop registering puppies from two merle parents
From Jan 2013, the Kennel Club will not register puppies from merle-to-merle breeding.

From 1st January 2013, the Kennel Club will no longer accept the registration of any puppies for any breed that have two merle (dappled) coloured parents.

The decision was made following a recommendation from the Dog Health Group, as the dominant merle mutation is known to be associated with health risks.

Now, the Kennel Club will not register any litter where both parents are merle for Shetland Sheepdogs, all varieties of Dachsunds and Beaucerons. Neither will the Kennel Club register any merle coloured dogs from breeds where the merle patterning is proven not to occur naturally, such as the Chihuahua.

The merle mutation is known to increase the risk of impaired hearing and sight, especially in dogs that carry two copies of the merle allele.

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Annual submission deadline small pet animal exemptions

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 Companies marketing medicines for small pets exempt from authorisation must submit their annual return to the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) by 30 November 2026.

Submitting this annual return ensures continued compliance with regulatory requirements for products marketed without a full Marketing Authorisation. The exemption specifically applies to products intended for animals, cage birds, terrarium animals, small rodents, ferrets and rabbits.

For further details and submission guidelines, visit the gov.uk website.  

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BVA urges 'continued vigilance' over bluetongue

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has urged vigilance following a concerning rise in Bluetongue (BTV) cases in sheep and cattle.

In a recent statement, the BVA noted that members are reporting more severe clinical signs and higher mortality rates than in previous years.

'We know that farm vets are working hard to support farmers and animals affected by this outbreak, during what is an extremely difficult time for all involved,' they stated. 'Continued vigilance to identify disease early is vital and vaccination remains the best way of protecting animals from this disease.'