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KC PRESS RELEASE ON CLAD CONTROL SCHEME
19/6/08 12:29:27 PM
DNA TEST CONTROL SCHEME FOR IRISH RED & WHITE SETTERS The Kennel Club would like to remind all breeders of Irish Red & White Setters that new rules regarding the DNA Control Scheme for CLAD (Canine Leucocyte Adhesion Deficiency) for the breed are now in place. As agreed by the Irish Red & White Setter Breed Clubs and the Kennel Club, the Kennel Club will now refuse registration of Irish Red & White Setter puppies unless both parents have been tested clear of CLAD, or are hereditarily clear of CLAD. No Irish Red & White Setter carriers of CLAD will be registered after 16th June 2008. ENDS 19^th June 2008 [164.08] For more information, images or interview requests please contact: The Kennel Club Press Office Press.office@thekennelclub.org.uk 020 7518 1008

KC PRESS RELEASE ON CLAD CONTROL SCHEME

19/6/08 12:29:27 PM

DNA TEST CONTROL SCHEME FOR IRISH RED & WHITE SETTERS

The Kennel Club would like to remind all breeders of Irish Red & White Setters that new rules regarding the DNA Control Scheme for CLAD (Canine Leucocyte Adhesion Deficiency) for the breed are now in place.

As agreed by the Irish Red & White Setter Breed Clubs and the Kennel Club, the Kennel Club will now refuse registration of Irish Red & White Setter puppies unless both parents have been tested clear of CLAD, or are hereditarily clear of CLAD.

No Irish Red & White Setter carriers of CLAD will be registered after 16th June 2008.

ENDS

19^th June 2008

[164.08]

For more information, images or interview requests please contact:

The Kennel Club Press Office

Press.office@thekennelclub.org.uk

020 7518 1008

POINTS COMPETITION 2008
18/6/08 11:53:04 AM
Courtesy of Catherine Pettifer the Club's Points Competition table (up to 20th place) has been updated up to and including Border Union.

WORKING TOGETHER TRAINING DAY
18/6/08 11:51:36 AM
WORKING TOGETHER WITH NOBS (National Organisation of Beaters and Pickers Up) This year the Irish Red & White Setter Club of GB have got together with NOBS to organize training. Our first day will be on Sunday 20th July 2008, in the beautiful surroundings of Belvoir Castle near Grantham where we will have our own training ground. Full details on the Working Together page.

WORKING TOGETHER TRAINING DAY

18/6/08 11:51:36 AM

WORKING TOGETHER WITH NOBS

(National Organisation of Beaters and Pickers Up)

This year the Irish Red & White Setter Club of GB have got together with NOBS to organize training. Our first day will be on Sunday 20th July 2008, in the beautiful surroundings of Belvoir Castle near Grantham where we will have our own training ground.

Full details on the Working Together page.

CLUB MAILING
12/6/08 12:02:42 PM
The Club mailing for Summer 2008 has now been posted out to all current members. In addition to a covering letter the contents are as follows: 1) June 2008 Newsletter with Festival 25 car sticker 2) Schedule for Open Show on Sunday 5th October 2008 (entries to Show Secretary Diane Jones by Tuesday 1st September 2008) 3) Health Survey Form (to be returned to Ann Millington by 31st July 2008). 4) 2008 Year Book Proforma (applications for space to be received by Sue Barry by 31st October 2008. NB Space allocated on a first come first served basis) If you have not received your envelope please contact the Secretary.

CLUB MAILING

12/6/08 12:02:42 PM

The Club mailing for Summer 2008 has now been posted out to all current members. In addition to a covering letter the contents are as follows:

1) June 2008 Newsletter with Festival 25 car sticker

2) Schedule for Open Show on Sunday 5th October 2008 (entries to Show Secretary Diane Jones by Tuesday 1st September 2008)

3) Health Survey Form (to be returned to Ann Millington by 31st July 2008).

4) 2008 Year Book Proforma (applications for space to be received by Sue Barry by 31st October 2008. NB Space allocated on a first come first served basis)

If you have not received your envelope please contact the Secretary.

CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 8th June 2008
12/6/08 11:50:43 AM
The Club's Championship Show was held on Sunday 8th June 2008 at Newton Regis Village Hall, Austrey Lane, Newton Regis, Staffs B79 0NL, judge elect Mrs Joyce Webb (Shannonlee) drew an entry of 70 from 57 dogs with only 7 absent on the day (all bitches). Despite a set back, in that judging had to take place indoors due to a re-arranged village cricket match, the show proceeded to timetable and a happy atmosphere prevailed with lots of good humoured banter! Even the anticipated visit from a KC Field Officer didn't put a damper on proceedings and I am pleased to report that he went away a happy bunny with all boxes ticked. Food was, as usual, plentiful with Bacon Butties available on arrival and a splendid buffet lunch co-ordinated by John & Kath Barcroft. I'm sure they would wish to thank their non-committee helpers who slaved away in a hot kitchen to ensure everyone was well fed - Sarah (sorry don't know your surname), Tony "the dishwasher" Callaghan and Graham "milk & sugar" Warnes. Jacque Bayne organised the lunch break entertainment with a Lucky Number Board, a Dog Quiz and a welcome return of the Doggi Deli! The draw for the beautiful Festival 25 Vase, hand painted by Ann Millington, took place after judging with the winning ticket drawn by Joyce Webb - her final task of the day. A delighted Geoff Tong was present to collect his prize from Ann. Early indications are that this has raised approx. £450 towards next year's celebrations, a big thank you to everybody who bought tickets both here and abroad. Full results of the show are available on the relevant page of the web site and we hope to have a copy of Joyce's critique ASAP. Our next show is the Autumn Open Show on Sunday 5th October at Hasland Village Hall, Chesterfield where we will be extending a warm welcome to Mrs Chris Schofield (Risanda).

CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 8th June 2008

12/6/08 11:50:43 AM

The Club's Championship Show was held on Sunday 8th June 2008 at Newton Regis Village Hall, Austrey Lane, Newton Regis, Staffs B79 0NL, judge elect Mrs Joyce Webb (Shannonlee) drew an entry of 70 from 57 dogs with only 7 absent on the day (all bitches).

Despite a set back, in that judging had to take place indoors due to a re-arranged village cricket match, the show proceeded to timetable and a happy atmosphere prevailed with lots of good humoured banter! Even the anticipated visit from a KC Field Officer didn't put a damper on proceedings and I am pleased to report that he went away a happy bunny with all boxes ticked.

Food was, as usual, plentiful with Bacon Butties available on arrival and a splendid buffet lunch co-ordinated by John & Kath Barcroft. I'm sure they would wish to thank their non-committee helpers who slaved away in a hot kitchen to ensure everyone was well fed - Sarah (sorry don't know your surname), Tony "the dishwasher" Callaghan and Graham "milk & sugar" Warnes.

Jacque Bayne organised the lunch break entertainment with a Lucky Number Board, a Dog Quiz and a welcome return of the Doggi Deli!

The draw for the beautiful Festival 25 Vase, hand painted by Ann Millington, took place after judging with the winning ticket drawn by Joyce Webb - her final task of the day. A delighted Geoff Tong was present to collect his prize from Ann. Early indications are that this has raised approx. £450 towards next year's celebrations, a big thank you to everybody who bought tickets both here and abroad.

Full results of the show are available on the relevant page of the web site and we hope to have a copy of Joyce's critique ASAP.

Our next show is the Autumn Open Show on Sunday 5th October at Hasland Village Hall, Chesterfield where we will be extending a warm welcome to Mrs Chris Schofield (Risanda).

NEW DNA TEST CONTROL SCHEMES APPROVED BY THE KENNEL CLUB
10/12/07 4:15:33 PM
NEW DNA TEST CONTROL SCHEMES APPROVED At the request of the relevant breed clubs, the General Committee of the Kennel Club has approved two new DNA test control schemes, for Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA-rcd 1) in the Irish Setter and for von Willebrand Disease (vWD) in the Irish Red and White Setter, as follows: Effective 1^st January 2010, the Kennel Club will not register an Irish Setter litter unless both parents are either DNA tested clear of PRA-rcd 1, or are hereditarily clear of this mutation. Effective from 1^st January 2011, the Kennel Club will only register litters of Irish Red & White Setters if both parents are DNA tested clear of the von Willebrand Disease (vWD) mutation, or are hereditarily clear of this mutation. For further information please contact the Health & Information Department via info@thekennelclub.org.uk . ENDS 10^th December 2007 [345.07]

NEW DNA TEST CONTROL SCHEMES APPROVED BY THE KENNEL CLUB

10/12/07 4:15:33 PM

NEW DNA TEST CONTROL SCHEMES APPROVED

At the request of the relevant breed clubs, the General Committee of the Kennel Club has approved two new DNA test control schemes, for Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA-rcd 1) in the Irish Setter and for von Willebrand Disease (vWD) in the Irish Red and White Setter, as follows:

Effective 1^st January 2010, the Kennel Club will not register an Irish Setter litter unless both parents are either DNA tested clear of PRA-rcd 1, or are hereditarily clear of this mutation.

Effective from 1^st January 2011, the Kennel Club will only register litters of Irish Red & White Setters if both parents are DNA tested clear of the von Willebrand Disease (vWD) mutation, or are hereditarily clear of this mutation.

For further information please contact the Health & Information Department via info@thekennelclub.org.uk .

ENDS

10^th December 2007

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