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KC Breed Rescue Conference applauded
Overwhelmingly positive feedback for breed rescue event

The inaugural conference of the Kennel Club's breed rescue organisations has been warmly applauded by both delegates and organisers. The one day conference, which was held on May 3rd 2012 at the Kennel Club Building in Stoneleigh Park and attracted 200 delegates, saw a number of speakers make well-received presentations on:

  • Fundraising in the field of animal welfare.
  • The tailor-made rehoming programme being run by the Blue Cross.
  • KCBR organisation's legal responsibilities and dog law.
  • The usefulness of social networking and how this can be harnessed to improve the web presence of dog rescue organisations.
  • Possible benefits for KCBR organisations from the Petlog microchipping and reunification database.
  • The actions of Support Adoption for Pets, a Pets at Home charity.
  • The subject of legacy marketing.

Commenting, Chairman of the Kennel Club Charitable Trust Mike Townsend said "I would like to thank the many people who came from KCBR organisations around the country for taking the time away from the great work that they do, and hope that they each left with some good ideas about how to continue to make a difference for purebred dogs in need of a home in the future...
I would particularly like to thank the speakers for their time and effort in sharing the knowledge that they have, and for the work that they each put in to come up with such interesting and well-prepared presentations on a variety of topics."

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Survey launched to investigate EHV

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 Zoetis has launched a new survey to identify management techniques for Equine Herpes Virus (EHV).

EHV is a contagious, airborne virus that can cause respiratory problems and severe diseases in horses and ponies. It spreads among horses over short distances, direct contact and through shared equipment.

The survey will explore current knowledge and management practices with EHV in the UK. It is quick to complete and participants could win one of 10 equine first aid kits.

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WSAVA launches pet travel guidance factsheet

A new pet travel guidance factsheet for veterinary professionals and caregivers has been developed by the WSAVA in collaboration with the World Veterinary Association.

The Dog and Cat Welfare During Transport factsheet provides step-by-step guidance for all stages of a journey, from pre-travel checklists to post-travel care.

Brachycephalic breeds or animals prone to travel-related anxiety are given special focus in this guide, which also provides links to IATA container regulation and WSAVA vaccination guidelines.