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Go Ahead for New Bedlington Terrier DNA Scheme
The Kennel Club has approved a new DNA testing scheme for Bedlington Terriers.

The Kennel Club has recently approved an official DNA testing scheme for copper toxicosis (COMMD1) in Bedlington Terriers, after a request from Bedlington Terrier breed clubs.

Copper toxicosis is an inherited disorder that results in liver disease from copper accumulation and toxicity.

The official DNA test is offered by the Animal Health Trust. Copies of all future test certificates will be sent directly from the AHT to the Kennel Club from the beginning of November, where the test result will be added to the dog's details on the registration database.

Owners of dogs who have already had their dog(s) DNA tested for this condition can send copies of the DNA certificates to the Kennel Club and the data will be added to the dog's registration details.

To contact the Kennel Club, click here.

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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