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Dog show vet checks to continue
Kennel Club vote for vet checks at dog shows

The Kennel Club has announced that veterinary checks at dog shows will continue following a "lengthy discussion" at the club's AGM on 16th May.

Members of the Kennel Club voted for the continuation of the checks, following a proposed motion to suspend them. The principle of veterinary checks was always supported, but views differed about how the process should be implemented.

After a long discussion, 92 members voted for the continuation of the current checks and 56 against.

Steve Dean, chairman of the Kennel Club, said: "There were strong feelings expressed both for and against the vet checks but members have resolved to support the continuation of the checks, which sends out a strong message about our commitment to ensuring that winning show dogs are healthy examples of their breed."

He went on to say that the comments raised at the AGM would be taken to the Kennel Club's General Committee and a wider consultation would be instigated to decide how the veterinary checks should evolve.

The Kennel Club introduced veterinary checks for 15 high-profile breeds this year to ensure that dogs winning Best in Breed prizes at Group and General Championship shows are not affected by conformational problems that have a detrimental impact on their health.

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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.