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Cull opposition continues

RSPCA vows to fight against badger cull

After a majority of MPs voted against a motion to reverse the pilot badger culls, the RSPCA has issued a statement vowing to continue its fight against culling.

In a House of Commons vote, 299 MPs voted for the cull to go ahead in Somerset and Gloucestershire, against 250 MPs voting for its reversal.

Commenting on the result, RSPCA chief executive Gavin Grant said: "We fight on. This vote flies in the face of scientific and public opinion. We are grateful to those MPs who spoke out against the cull and particularly those who defied the Government’s three line whip."

Mr Grant reiterated the stance of the charity, which supports vaccination of cattle and badgers, and better bio-security and control of cattle movements, as the way forward in tackling bTB.

He added: "Much more needs to be done to bring forward the timetable for the development of effective oral vaccination programmes for both cattle and badgers."

This is in echo of the the views expressed in a recent Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (EFRACom) report, which said that oral baited badger vaccines are felt to be "the most likely way to create a healthy badger population."
Concluding, Mr Grant said: "Meanwhile we stand ready to work with those who want to vaccinate and save lives rather than cull and kill."

 

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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.