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DNA control scheme for Briards
Kennel Club takes steps to improve breed health

The Kennel Club (KC) has approved a new DNA control scheme for Congenital Stationary Night Blindness (CSNB) in Briards.

The scheme has come at the request of the Briard Club, which hopes to eliminate the condition in the breed. As a first step to achieve this, breeders must adhere to the following protocols, set by the KC:

1. All Briards used for breeding should be either proven hereditarily clear of CSNB; or have a CSNB DNA test before they are used for breeding.



2. Identified carriers may be used for breeding providing that they are only mated to a Briard that is either hereditarily clear or DNA tested clear of CSNB. Carriers should not be mated to carriers and the Kennel Club will refuse to register any progeny resulting from such a mating.



3. All of the offspring of a carrier mated to a clear should be clearly identified, DNA tested and registered as either tested clear or a carrier.

The protocols come into effect on January 1, 2013, and as a result Briard puppies should not be affected by CSNB.

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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

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 Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.

The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress. 

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New form for online veterinary medicines retailers

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has produced a new online form for retailers wishing to sell veterinary medicines on the internet.

The form replace the previous Word version and is part of the VMD's ongoing commitment to digitise its processes. Anyone retailing prescription medicines online, including POM-V, POM-VPS and NFA-VPS categories, is lawfully required to register with the VMD before trading.

The change only applies to new applicants. Retailers already listed on the VMD's Register of Online Retailers or registered under the Accredited Internet Retailer Scheme (AIRS) do not need to do anything.