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Waitlist opens for IVDD webinar
The webinar received a record number of sign ups, with registrations selling out in two days.

Registrations for the event sold out in just two days.

The Kennel Club has opened a waitlist for their free webinar about intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) in dogs.

The webinar, part of a series by The Kennel Club’s health team, has received a record number of sign-ups, with registrations selling out in two days.

The event will take place on Thursday, 24 August 2023 from 7.00pm- 8.30pm on Microsoft Teams, and will provide owners, breeders and veterinary professionals with an opportunity to learn more about IVDD.

The talk will cover the latest research into the condition, symptoms, possible treatment options, potential for future research and the methods of reducing risk, including details of The Kennel Club IVDD Scheme for Dachshunds.

It will include a presentation from IVDD specialist Dr Paul Freeman, principal clinical neurologist at the Queen’s Veterinary School Hospital, University of Cambridge. This will be followed by a question and answer session for attendees to give queries and experiences for discussion, which can be submitted at the time of registration.

IVDD is a degenerative neurological disease, which is caused by the gradual deterioration of the intervertebral discs in a dog’s spine.

As dogs age, the discs can deteriorate and harden, which results in diminished shock-absorbing capability and can lead to a slipped disc and spinal cord compression. IVDD can also cause pain, nerve damage and paralysis.

Although the condition is complex, caused by different genes and environmental and lifestyle factors, there are certain breeds and types of dogs that may experience disc deterioration and IVDD at younger ages.

The waitlist is open for registration here.

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Webinar to explore AMR in vet dentistry

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 The WSAVA has invited veterinary professionals to a webinar on responsible antibiotic usage in dentistry.

On 19 November 2025, at 1am, Dr J Scott Weese and Dr Brooke Niemiec will share the latest advice for antimicrobial use. They will present research on oral bacterology, and explain how attendees can choose appropriate antibiotics.

The session will cover pre-, intra- and post-operative guidelines, with recommendations for various pathologies.

The webinar is designed to support veterinary professionals to make informed decisions and tackle antimicrobial resistance.

Attendees can register here

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Bluetongue reaches Wales for first time in 2025

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has revealed that bluetongue has been confirmed in Wales for the first time in 2025.

In their latest statistics, APHA records a total of 109 cases of BTV-3 or BTV-8 in Great Britain in the 2025-2026 vector season.

The total number of BTV-3 cases in Great Britain this season is 107. This includes 103 cases within the England restricted zone and four cases in Wales.

There has also been two cases of BTV-8, which were both in Cornwall.

As a result of the cases in Wales, a Temporary Control Zone (TCZ) is enforced in Monmouthshire. Animals can move freely under general license within the England Restricted Zone, however animals with suspected bluetongue must stay on their holding.

All premises testing positive for blue tongue can be viewed on this map.