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Laura Muir breaks mile record in Birmingham
Laura Muir during 1500m Women run in the Rio 2016 Olympics.
Veterinary surgeon breaks Kirsty Wade’s record by five seconds

Veterinary surgeon Laura Muir has broken a 31-year old British record to win the women’s indoor mile in Birmingham.

The 25-year-old completed the Indoor Grand Prix Birmingham in four minutes 18.75 seconds, smashing Kirsty Wade’s record by five seconds.

Speaking to BBC Sport, Laura said: "I knew I was in great shape. It was about winning the race, but also about running fast.

"I'm so chuffed to get the record on home soil. I knew the split halfway and knew I was there and thereabouts. The crowd were fantastic."

Laura’s time was the third fastest indoors in history, following Genzebe Dibaba from Ethiopia (4:13.31) and Doina Melinte from Romania.

She also managed to break her own British record by running the first 1500m in four minutes 1.83 seconds.

Tweeting after the event, Laura said: ‘’British Record × 2! 1,500m split in my mile race today was a new record too. Last to leave the stadium tonight after anti-doping. Thanks so much for all your messages.’

Laura is now preparing to defend her 1500m and 3,000m titles at the European Indoor Championships, Glasgow, in March.

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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.