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Preferred educational provider status
Criteria introduced for Kennel Club instructors

A set of criteria has been created to support the Kennel Club Accreditation Scheme for Instructors in Dog Training and Canine Behaviour (KCAI).

The criteria will name Preferred Education Providers (PEPs) for members of KCAI, enabling them to identify the most high quality, worthwhile educational courses and seminars.

Members are encouraged to use these PEPs for any training that they undertake, because they best support the scheme's framework.

The measure has been put in place since many of the scheme's members felt it was difficult to find the best education providers for them, due to the large number available and amount of jargon involved.

Paul Rawlings, KCAI chairman, said: "We are being asked increasingly often to advise whether or not a course supports the scheme, not least because many organisations and individuals are claiming to be allied to the scheme."

Mr Rawlings explained that the new criteria will help KCAI differentiate the most relevant education organisations from those offering something of less value to its members.

"PEP status will give clear guidance to scheme members and we believe it will be a reliable indicator of quality to prospective students."

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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.