Canine Health Schemes

In this section you can find out more about the British Veterinary Association (BVA) Canine Health Schemes

Canine Health Scheme logo

The BVA/KC Canine Health Schemes are pleased to announce that the 2011 fees have been frozen for 2012.

BVA/KC hip and elbow dysplasia schemes

Chief Scrutineer
From 1st January 2012 the Chief Scrutineer will be Mrs Ruth Dennis MA VetMB DVR MRCVS DipECVDI

BVA/KC/ISDS eye scheme

Schedule Changes

As of the 1st January 2012 the following breeds and conditions will be added to Schedule.

A of the Eye Scheme:

Bichon Frise – Hereditary Cataract
Gordon Setter – Generalized Progressive Retinal Atrophy

The results from breeds on Schedule A are recorded and published by the Kennel Club.

The following breed and condition will be added to Schedule B (under investigation)

Border Collie - Goniodysgenesis

BVA/KC chiari malformations/syringomyelia (CM/SM) scheme

The new BVA/KC Chiari malformation/Syringomyelia (CM/SM) Scheme will launch in January 2012. Full details will be posted shortly on the website but Procedure Notes and submission Certificates are now available from the CHS office. Telephone No. 0207 908 6380.

This section has three parts looking at the Canine Health Schemes

What are the Canine Health Schemes?

The Canine Health Schemes serve to provide dog breeders with the option of testing for certain inherited diseases, to enable them to breed only from dogs which have fewer or no signs of inherited disease and thus help to reduce the incidence of these diseases.

Permanent identification

From 1st January 2010 it has been necessary for any dog certified under the Schemes to be permanently identified by either microchip or tattoo. These regulations were put into place to ensure the continued development of quality breeding standards within the UK. For more information or clarification of this policy contact the CHS office on the details below.