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New push to save elephants

Owen Paterson launches elephant season

The government has launched a new drive to save the elephant following reports that poaching levels are at their highest since records began.

The new initiative is part of the "If They're Gone" campaign, which was first launched by environment secretary Owen Paterson on March 4, to highlight the threats posed to iconic endangered species.

The new elephant season of the campaign is set to run for three months, having been launched by Owen Paterson at the Knowsley Safari Park on June 3.

Speaking at the launch, Owen Paterson said: "Today, we are here to highlight the plight of this iconic and majestic animal, to ensure it’s still here for our children, and for future generations.

"It’s totally unacceptable that elephants are being poached at such an alarming rate, fed by a high demand for traditional Asian medicine."
More than 20 wildlife organisations, zoos and safari parks have partnered the campaign to offer practical advice to consumers and tourists about how they can help to save the elephant.

Eveline de Wolf, head of animal management at Knowsley Safari says: "Through conservation and education, we are working to make sure that our children’s children grow up in a world where an elephant is more than just a memory."

 

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Practices urged to audit neutering data

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 RCVS Knowledge has called on vet practices to audit their post-operative neutering outcomes.

It follows the release of the 2024 NASAN benchmarking report, which collates data from neutering procedures performed on dogs, cats and rabbits.

The benchmarking report enables practices in the UK and Ireland to compare their post-operative outcomes to the national average. This includes the rate of patients lost to follow-up, which in 2024 increased to 23 per cent.

Anyone from the practice can submit the data using a free template. The deadline for next report is February 2026.

Visit the RCVS Knowledge website to complete an audit. 

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RCVS pays tribute to well-loved equine vet

The RCVS and the Riding Establishments Subcommittee has paid tribute to well-loved veterinary surgeon and riding establishment inspector, Rebecca Hamilton-Fletcher MRCVS.

Linda Belton MRCVS, RCVS President, said: "I, along with my colleagues on the RESC, RCVS Council, RCVS Standards Committee, as well as RCVS staff, was very saddened to hear of the sudden death of Rebecca, or Becca as we knew her, last week.

"She was a true advocate for equine welfare and in her many years on the RESC worked to continually improve the quality and consistency of riding establishment inspections, all in the interests of enhanced horse welfare and rider safety."