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Merle bulldogs no longer registered
Step to improve pedigree breed health

The Kennel Club (KC) has announced that it will not be registering any merle bulldogs due to health concerns.

The decision was made at the request of the Bulldog Breed Council because of the increased risk of hearing and sight impairment associated with the bulldog breed.

This association relates to a gene with two mutations; merle, which is dominant to the other gene, non-merle.

Bulldogs with the merle gene have dapple coats, which are not naturally found in the breed. These dogs are also more likely to have hearing and sight defects as a result.

Those that carry two copies of the merle gene are significantly more at risk.

The KC General Committee has therefore decided that it will no longer accept the registration of any merle bulldog puppy, in the view of health concerns.

Imported merle bulldogs will not be able to register either.

These steps are all part of the KC's effort to improve the health of pedigree dogs, as it continues to work in collaboration with breed health coordinators.

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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.