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New DNA testing scheme for beagles
Kennel Club approves testing for NCCD

The Kennel Club has approved a new DNA testing scheme for neonatal cerebellar cortical degeneration (NCCD) in beagles.

The announcement follows a consultation with the beagle breed health coordinator on behalf of the  breed clubs.

The test will be offered by the Animal Health Trust (AHT), who will issue copies of all future test results to the Kennel Club. The result will then be added to the dog's registration details, and published in the next available Breed Records Supplement.

Any new registration certificate issued for the dog will include the test result, and if owners supply an original certificate, the Kennel Club will issue a new certificate with the test result on it, free of charge.

Test results will appear on the registration certificates of any future offspring of the dog, and in the Health Test Results Finder on the Kennel Club's website.

The AHT will also send the Kennel Club results from dogs that were DNA tested prior to May 2013, assuming the owner agreed to the submission of results.

More information can be found on the AHT's website.

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RUMA CA&E extends survey deadline

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 RUMA CA&E has extended the deadline for its online survey into vaccine availability.

Vets, SQPs, retailers and wholesalers will now have until Friday, 26 September at 5pm to submit their response.

The survey aims to further understanding into the vaccine supply challenges faced by the sector. It will also consider the short and long term impacts of disruption issues.

Insights are anonymous, and will be shared with industry stakeholders and government bodies.

The survey can be accessed here. 

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Dechra launches checklist for veterinary sustainability

Global animal health specialist Dechra has announced the world's first Veterinary Green Theatre Checklist (VGTC) to help make surgery more sustainable.

Endorsed by leading veterinary organisations, including the BEVA, BVNA and RCVS Knowledge, the checklist is designed to reduce the environmental footprint of veterinary care, while supporting better animal health outcomes.

The checklist was launched at the World Congress of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia in Paris and will be followed by an internal training and awareness campaign. For more information, visit dechra.com