BREED HEALTH

NEWS & UPDATES

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...

GENERATION PUP - A PIONEERING CANINE RESEARCH STUDY

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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