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Kennel Club Approves DNA Test
Following a working partnership with the Dachshund Breed Council, the Kennel Club has formally released a new DNA testing scheme for the extreme eye condition GPRA cord 1.   GPRA or Generalised Progressive Retinal Atrophy, has several different types or strands which are inherited retinal diseases.  Cord 1 is more predominant in miniature wirehaired dachshunds, and causes a severe loss in night vision.  As the condition is incurable, a DNA test to identify the condition will prove invaluable if owners consider breeding.

The Animal Health Trust and Laboklin will provide tests and certificates of results.  In order to continually examine the presence of the condition, copies of certificates will be sent to the Kennel Club and results added to a registration database. A summary of results will be published in the Breeds Records Supplement.  The results will also appear on any future registration certificates or any future progeny of the dog.
 
If you are fully on the ball with this hereditary condition, and your dog has been DNA tested, you can send copies of the relevant test certificate to the Kennel Club, to then also be included in the database.
 
Help keep track of this condition and send you DNA test certificates to:
 
The Health & Breeder Services Department
The Kennel Club 1
5 Clarges Street
Piccadilly
London
W1J 8AB
 
Or if electronic is more suitable, just email gary.johnson@thekennelclub.org.uk

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Voting opens for BEVA Council

News Story 1
 Eligible members of BEVA will be able to vote for their Council team until Monday, 17 August 2026. Members will have received an election email on 17 July.

There are five candidates standing for four available places on Council. They are:

  • Alexandre Triguino
  • Angela Jones
  • Beth Bryant
  • Holly Rees
  • Hugh Somerville
Full profiles for each candidate can be found on the BEVA website. 

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Milk recalled over presence of veterinary medicines

Graham's Family Dairy has issued a recall for its semi-skimmed milk due to the presence of veterinary medicines in the product.

In a risk statement, the Food Standards Agency said the presence of the medicines, including penicillin, make the milk unsafe to consume and 'may be a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to antibiotics'.

Customers who bought the product are advised to return it to the store of purchase for a full refund.