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Dog health seminars for breeders
Cathryn Mellersh, head of canine genetics at the Animal Health Trust
Informative events to continue throughout 2013

Three dog health seminars for breeders will be hosted this year by the Animal Health Trust (AHT), following the success of previous events.

The seminars will be held at the trust's Lanwades Parks site in Suffolk and will each cover a range of topical canine issues, with specialist guest speakers to suit.

AHT's head of canine genetics, Cathryn Mellersh, will also be bringing a talk on canine genetics and inherited diseases to all three events, taking place on June 15, July 5 and September 23.

Other topics covered over the three dates include the British Veterinary Association (BVA)/Kennel Club (KC) hip and elbow dysplasia schemes, estimated breeding values and canine cancer.

In addition, the AHT's seasonal canine illness coordinator, Charlotte Robin, will provide all attendees with the latest findings on the mystery disease.

The event is aimed at dog breeders, and costs £15 per person including lunch and a tour behind the scenes of the trust's small animal clinic.

To find out more and book a place, email Sophia Harris or call 01638 555620.

Image courtesy of AHT

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Strangles survey seeks views of horse owners

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 With Strangles Awareness Week just around the corner (5-11 May), vets are being encouraged to share a survey about the disease with their horse-owning clients.

The survey, which has been designed by Dechra, aims to raise awareness of Strangles and promote best practices to prevent its transmission. It includes questions about horse owners' experiences of strangles, together with preventative measures and vaccination.

Respondents to the survey will be entered into a prize draw to win two VIP tickets to Your Horse Live 2025. To access the survey, click here 

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Germany FMD import restrictions eased

The UK government has lifted the import restrictions placed on FMD-susceptible commodities from Germany.

The decision comes after the country was recognised as foot-and-mouth disease free without vaccination on 14 May.

Imports of FMD-susceptible animals and their by-products from Germany were originally banned, after the country reported a case of FMD near Brandenburg in January. In March, the UK government permitted imports from outside of the outbreak zone.

Germany will now be able to import FMD-susceptible animals and their by-products into the UK, providing they meet other import conditions.

The decision follows rigorous technical assessment of measures in Germany. Defra says it will not hesitate respond to FMD outbreaks.