KC/BVA CANINE HEALTH SCHEME CHANGES TO SCHEDULES AND FEES FOR 2005

Following consultation with the Breed Clubs, the BVA/KC/ISDS Eye Scheme Panel has agreed that the following breeds will be subject to the specified schedule changes, effective from 1 January 2005:

a)  Alaskan Malamutes move onto Schedule 1 for hereditary cataract (HC)

b)  Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers move onto Schedule 1 for generalised progressive retinal atrophy (GPRA)

c)  Japanese Shiba Inus move onto Schedule 3 for glaucoma (G)

d)  Spanish Water Dogs move onto Schedule 3 for glaucoma (G)

Please note that results of examinations for conditions on Schedule 1 of the eye scheme are published by the Kennel Club.  Results for Schedule 3 conditions are not published, but are collated and used for research purposes.

The BVA has issued revised fees for 2005 in respect of the Hip and Elbow Dysplasia Schemes as follows:

Number of dogs          Charge per dog  (inc VAT)

1              £25.02             (£29.40)
5 or more dogs (same owner)      £19.96             (£23.45)
Re-scoring/Re-grading under appeal    £50.00             (£58.75)
Duplicate copy of certificate      £14.64             (£17.20)
Joint Hip & Elbow                 £46.80                   (£55.00)

The fees in respect of the BVA/KC/ISDS Eye Scheme are to be increased as follows:

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Number of dogs          Charge per dog  (inc VAT)
                                                                          Including certificate
Routine eye examination:
1 dog                £27.57   (£32.40)
2nd and subsequent dogs up to 24             £20.55   (£24.15)
25 or more              £14.72   (£17.30)

Gonioscopy:
per dog (no discount for more than one)    £27.57   (£32.40)

Examination of dogs over 8 years of age           £14.72           (£17.30)

Litter screening:
per litter of 5 puppies or less                  £25.79            (£30.30)
per puppy for litters with more than 5 puppies          £5.36               (£6.30)
Duplicate copy of certificate                       £14.60            (£17.15)

22/12/04

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Press Office
020 7518 1008 / 1020
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