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Nominations open for National Cat Awards 2020
Owners of the winning cats will be presented with their trophies at a day ceremony at the London Savoy on 6 August.

Charity celebrates stories of inspiring felines

UK charity Cats Protection has announced that cat owners can nominate their pets for the National Cat Awards 2020 starting today.

The awards take place annually, celebrating heart warming stories of the positive impact that cats have on their owners. This years categories include:

  • Hero Cat - cats that have saved the day
  • Most Caring Cat - cats that positively impact a person’s health or wellbeing
  • Furr-ever Friends - incredible friendships between cats and children
  • Outstanding Rescue Cat - special cats adopted from animal charities
  • Purina Better Together Award - celebrating the special bond that has transformed the lives of a cat and human.

Cat owners have until Thursday 12 March to submit their nominations through the Cats Protection website.

 

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Submissions open for BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026

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 The BSAVA has opened submissions for the BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026.

It is an opportunity for applicants to present new research on any veterinary subject, such as the preliminary results of a study, discussion of a new technique or a description of an interesting case.

They must be based on high-quality clinical research conducted in industry, practice or academia, and summarised in 250 words.

Applications are welcome from vets, vet nurses, practice managers, and students.

Submissions are open until 6 March 2026. 

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Survey seeks ruminant sector views on antimicrobial stewardship

A new survey is seeking views of people working in the UK ruminant sector on how to tackle the challenge of demonstrating responsible antibiotic stewardship.

Forming part of a wider, collaborative initiative, the results will help identify the types of data available so that challenges with data collection can be better understood and addressed.

Anyone working in the UK farming sector, including vets and farmers,is encouraged to complete the survey, which is available at app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk