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Chelmsford’s Canine Code
Chelmsford Borough Council has proposed a ‘Dog Code of Conduct’ at Hylands Park to help promote a welcoming environment for both dog and non dog owners.

KC Dog, the Kennel Club’s responsible dog owners group in place to help dog owners protect their rights, welcomes the proposal.

The Council is now looking for feedback from the public regarding this proposed code of conduct for dogs. The proposals include introducing certain restrictions for dog walkers (for example in children’s areas, food areas and car parks), however 97% of the park (around 560 acres) will remain open to responsible dog walkers.

Hylands Park Visitor Services & House Manager Nicki Matthews, said: “Following some complaints regarding dog and owner behaviour, Hylands has entered a period of consultation to help shape a solution and continue to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for all park users, be they dog-lovers or otherwise.”

You can view the map showing the proposed areas by clicking here.

The Council is urging both dog and non dog owning residents to respond with comments before Sunday 14 February, when the consultation closes.

KC Dog has responded to the consultation and will continue to work with Chelmsford Borough Council to ensure any measures introduced are fair and proportionate.

For more information about KC Dog please 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