BREED HEALTH 2023
There haven’t been any major changes on the health front this year and the conditions regarded as significant continue to be: Spongiform-...
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Feb 1, 2023
BREED HEALTH REPORT 2022
Fortunately there haven’t been any new conditions highlighted this year so, as for the last few years, those of most concern continue to...
Mar 8, 2022
2021 BREED HEALTH REPORT
No new conditions have come to light this year and the focus of attention continues to be on those diseases which have become important...
Jun 29, 2021
HEREDITARY CATARACTS IN DOGS
One of the leading causes of blindness in dogs is cataracts. Cataracts are defined as the clouding (opacity) of the lens of the eye. The...
May 2, 2021
UK SLEM TESTING TO RE-START
Subsequent to the demise of the Animal Health Trust, Dr Cathryn Mellersh and her Team are now working with the Kennel Club Genetics...
Feb 25, 2021
RESEARCH INTO CUSHING'S SYNDROME AT NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY
Researchers at the University of Nottingham's School of Veterinary Medicine and Science are interested in investigating the...
Feb 2, 2021
BORDER TERRIER BREED HEALTH 2020
This year has been an unforgettable one for all of us. The spectre of coronavirus has impacted on many aspects of our lives including...
Oct 7, 2020
HEREDITARY CATARACT - Information From The Breed Health Group
For many years our breed was on Schedule B of the BVA/KC/ISDS eye testing scheme as there was concern that it could be affected by late...
Aug 17, 2020
SLEM TESTING - Update From The Breed Health Group
The demise of the Animal Health Trust along with various Covid-19 restrictions has caused a serious pause in the testing of Border...
Jan 25, 2020
2019 Breed Health Coordinator's Health Report
Review of Border Terrier Health (2019) for the Border Terrier Clubs Now published see 2019 Breed Health Report
Jan 19, 2020
Breed Health Group Update - Buying A Puppy Information & Points To Consider
The Breed Health Group Update New - Information and points to consider when Buying a Border Terrier Puppy Click here to read the article
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