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Data for all English springer spaniels
All owners urged to complete breed health survey

Breed health coordinators from English springer spaniel clubs across the UK have launched a survey to highlight any health problems in the breed.

The survey, which is live between May 1 and July 31, 2013, is aimed at giving a better picture of the breed's health and temperament, as well as putting any problems in context.

According to the clubs, English Springer Spaniels are not known to suffer from any widespread health problems and are generally long-lived – providing they are well-exercised and fed a health, balanced diet.

Therefore, coordinators are hoping to reach as many English springer spaniel owners as possible across the UK, whether theirs has been diagnosed with health conditions or not, and whether theirs is Kennel Club registered or not.

Owners whose dog has died since January 2008 may also complete the survey, which takes just a few minutes per dog.

The population of English springer spaniels is estimated to be around 250,000, making them the third most popular breed in the UK.

Supported by the Kennel Club, the survey will provide an ongoing facility for English springer spaniel owners and researchers once the data has been collated and published.

Click here to complete the survey or phone 020 8427 3396 to request a copy.

The survey can otherwise be downloaded and sent back via email, or to English Springer Spaniel 2013 Health Survey, 51 Vernon Drive, Middlesex, HA7 2BP.

All information received will be treated in strict confidence, yet owners must agree to having the data published anonymously.

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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