As part of its ongoing commitment to canine health and welfare, The Kennel Club is pleased to announce it will be offering BVA/KC/ISDS eye testing at the International Agility Festival, as well as a limited-time 15% discount on its DNA Testing Services throughout the month of August.
The International Agility Festival is taking place between 10-13 August 2023 at Rutland Showground, Oakham.
The canine eye testing is being offered as part of the British Veterinary Association/Kennel Club/International Sheepdog Society (BVA/KC/ISDS) Eye Test Scheme and will take place on Friday 11 August. The service aims to identify potential hereditary eye conditions in dogs, giving owners vital information about their dog’s eye health and allowing breeders to make informed breeding decisions.
The testing will be carried out by leading veterinary ophthalmologist Paul McPherson BVMS CertVOphthal MRCVS and is open to all and for any breed. The tests will work on an appointment basis and owners are being asked to pre-book now to avoid disappointment. Assessments cost £37.50 per dog and appointments can be booked by visiting thekennelclub.org.uk/shop/events/international-agility-festival-eye-tests
The Kennel Club will also be offering a 15% discount on all Breed-Specific DNA testing packages via it’s DNA Testing Services. Currently available for 78 breeds, the Kennel Club DNA Testing Services provide cost-effective access to the most impactful genetic health tests – without the need to carry out each one individually – with results that are easy to interpret and accompanied by breeding and care advice.
The service has been uniquely developed by The Kennel Club in partnership with Weatherbys Scientific, to provide breeders with the tools needed to breed against the verified, breed relevant diseases, but also to advance understanding of dog disease, with those who use the service contributing to canine genetic research – both through data collection and with all funds reinvested into ongoing research and health initiatives.
The Kennel Club is dedicated to promoting responsible breeding practices and ensuring the well-being of all dogs. As such, the organisation is encouraging all attendees to The International Agility Festival to take advantage of these valuable opportunities to prioritise their dogs’ health.
To take advantage of the DNA testing packages discount, visit our website, select the relevant Breed-Specific Package and enter the promotional code KCIAF15.
More information on the BVA/KC/ISDS can be found by visiting our website and to find out more about DNA testing, visit our DNA Testing Services page.
For more information about The Kennel Club International Agility Festival, please visit our website.