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Assessments for Red Tractor scheme

Temporary bureau service set up for data input

From July 1, Real Welfare assessments will become compulsory for pig farms to comply with the Red Tractor assurance scheme.

The assessments are to be completed by vets on behalf of their clients and submitted to a bureau service as a temporary measure, during which the bureau will input the information on to a web portal.

The bureau service will be operated by Meat and Livestock Commercial Services Ltd (MLCSL), who will also enter details of farm setup.

After six months, the I-Pig app for Real Welfare will be up and running, enabling vets to capture the data they collect both quickly and easily.

As the data capture builds, vets will be able to log on to review the results and discuss them with their clients. Furthermore, benchmarking figures will be made available.

"The app is still under development and is being tested but there are still some issues with it," said Katja Stoddart, research projects manager.

"However it is still extremely important to collect data so there are two options being offered, the web portal or the bureau service, which BPEX will fund."

Prepaid envelopes will be sent to all vets and data sheets can be submitted to the bureau service via post (RW Forms Bureau Service, MLCSL, Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV8 2TL).

Data sheets can also be scanned and emailed to rwforms@mlcsl.co.uk or faxed to 0247 669 2405.

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Greyhound Board announces change to vaccination guidance

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 The Greyhound Board of Great Britain has published new vaccination guidance, with all greyhounds registered from 1 January, 2027 required to have the L4 leptospirosis vaccination, rather than L2.

The change comes in response to the reduced availability of the 'L2' Leptospirosis vaccine across the UK, and aims to support best biosecurity practice across the racing greyhound population.

GBGB veterinary director Simon Gower, said "While rare, Leptospirosis is a serious infectious disease that can affect both dogs and humans, so it is vital that we offer our greyhounds the broadest possible protection.  

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Free webinar explores congenital heart disease in dogs

A free webinar is to provide veterinary professionals, dog breeders and pet owners an new insights into congenital heart disease.

Chris Linney, a cardiology specialist and Veterinary Cardiovascular Society (VSC) member, will present the webinar from 7.00pm to 8.30pm on Wednesday, 12 November.

Dr Linney will explore the types, causes and clinical presentation of congenital heart conditions. This will include diagnostic approaches, treatment pathways and emerging research opportunities.

The session is the third to be organised by The Kennel Club, with the VCS, following an introductory webinar and a talk on acquired heart disease. Dr Linney's webinar consists of a one-hour presentation, followed by a 30-minute question and answer session.

Dr Linney said: "This webinar will be an opportunity to deepen understanding - not just of the diseases themselves, but of how breeders, vets and owners can work together to support affected dogs and improve outcomes for future generations."

Click here to register for the webinar.