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Kennel Club responds to comments on brachycephalic dogs
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The Kennel Club Charitable Trust is helping to fund a research project into BOAS led by the University of Cambridge.

Owners urged to do their research

The Kennel Club has responded to the recent open letter calling on UK veterinary surgeons to take action on brachycephalic dogs.

In a statement Caroline Kisko, Kennel Club secretary, highlights a number of breeds recognised by the Kennel Club as at risk of developing brachycephalic constructive airway syndrome (BOAS). She urges puppy buyers to do ‘proper research’ into the health issues in their chosen breed and only go to a responsible breeder who puts dog health and welfare first.

To support breeders to make progress in affected breeds, the Kennel Club Charitable Trust is helping to fund a research project into BOAS led by the University of Cambridge.

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Submissions open for BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026

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 The BSAVA has opened submissions for the BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026.

It is an opportunity for applicants to present new research on any veterinary subject, such as the preliminary results of a study, discussion of a new technique or a description of an interesting case.

They must be based on high-quality clinical research conducted in industry, practice or academia, and summarised in 250 words.

Applications are welcome from vets, vet nurses, practice managers, and students.

Submissions are open until 6 March 2026. 

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Survey seeks ruminant sector views on antimicrobial stewardship

A new survey is seeking views of people working in the UK ruminant sector on how to tackle the challenge of demonstrating responsible antibiotic stewardship.

Forming part of a wider, collaborative initiative, the results will help identify the types of data available so that challenges with data collection can be better understood and addressed.

Anyone working in the UK farming sector, including vets and farmers,is encouraged to complete the survey, which is available at app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk