REPORTS from the UK vet world in December 2017...
Two articles appeared in the December 2017- 23-30 - Vet Record - written by Mathew Limb
Welsh Vets Lead the Way with Brachy Position
&
Medivet to Rethink Breed Policy after row:
What's this all about...
- 1st article - covers a Welsh Vet Clinic's stance on treating Brachy's.
The Clinic's Policy Statement from December 2017 posted on their website is here...
Quotewww.valleyvets.net
Our clinical team have taken the decision not to help promote the future breeding of any brachycephalic dog - dogs with flattened faces / short muzzles such as the ...
- 2nd article - is about Medivet's support of the French Bulldog Club of England.
FRENCH BULLDOG CLUB OF ENGLAND - Welcome
www.frenchbulldogclubofengland.org.uk
French Bulldog Club for everything you need to know about our beloved breed. Information and advice is available.
This club's website contains critical information on health issues in the French Bulldog.
Penny Rankin Parsons (a DWN Breed Club Representative/content partner) comments in the article. The Brachycephalic Working Group's work for breed health is mentioned.
Also see: DogWellNet's Brachycephalic section for a collection of articles & Brachycephalic breeds - highlights in 2017 for further information.
Undoubtedly we will see more work to improve health and welfare done by the UK's stakeholders in 2018 - for the love of Brachycephalic breeds.
Edited by Ann Milligan
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