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Westminster Dog of the Year
Winning dog Charlie with his owner Helen Grant MP. Photo courtesy o Anthony Upton/PA Wire.
Charlie, a five year old Border Terrier belonging to Helen Grant MP (Conservative, Maidstone and the Weald), is this year’s winner of the prestigious Westminster Dog of the Year title.

Viewed by many as a far cleaner fight than all other political campaigns, the Westminster Dog of the Year competition is organised by Dogs Trust and the Kennel Club, and seeks to crown a canine worthy of all-party respect.  The competition is open to all pooches belonging to parliamentarians of both houses, and this year’s prize was presented by TV presenter Jilly Goolden.
 
With poop scoop bag and sensible collar and lead in hand, winning MP and responsible dog owner Helen said of her beloved Charlie: “I’m so proud of Charlie, he’s shown the world what a fine dog he is; he truly is a canine first among equals.  He’ll celebrate his victory with a juicy bone this evening.  I’m sure his constituents in Maidstone will be thrilled that their local dog won the day.  We both think it’s so important to be a responsible dog owner.”
 

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Annual submission deadline small pet animal exemptions

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 Companies marketing medicines for small pets exempt from authorisation must submit their annual return to the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) by 30 November 2026.

Submitting this annual return ensures continued compliance with regulatory requirements for products marketed without a full Marketing Authorisation. The exemption specifically applies to products intended for animals, cage birds, terrarium animals, small rodents, ferrets and rabbits.

For further details and submission guidelines, visit the gov.uk website.  

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BVA urges 'continued vigilance' over bluetongue

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has urged vigilance following a concerning rise in Bluetongue (BTV) cases in sheep and cattle.

In a recent statement, the BVA noted that members are reporting more severe clinical signs and higher mortality rates than in previous years.

'We know that farm vets are working hard to support farmers and animals affected by this outbreak, during what is an extremely difficult time for all involved,' they stated. 'Continued vigilance to identify disease early is vital and vaccination remains the best way of protecting animals from this disease.'