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Chatter box 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. Chatter box

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Equine News
Electronic ID for cattle to be made mandatory
Electronic ID for cattle to be made mandatory

Defra announces changes to cattle identification, registration, and reporting.
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Farmers urged to use vaccine fridge grant
Farmers urged to use vaccine fridge grant

Current storage could be compromising vaccine efficiency.
Atypical BSE confirmed on Essex farm
Atypical BSE confirmed on Essex farm

Defra says there is no risk to public health.
AIPZ housing measures to be lifted
AIPZ housing measures to be lifted

Mandatory housing will not be enforced from 15 May 2025.
Vets to deliver ASF contingency planning workshops
Vets to deliver ASF contingency planning workshops

The virus is already well established in parts of Europe.
DAERA to lift compulsory avian housing order
DAERA to lift compulsory avian housing order

The measures will be lifted midday on 10 May.
BVA calls for ban on farrowing crates
BVA calls for ban on farrowing crates

Many vets fear they impact on the welfare of pigs.
Costs may prevent better chicken welfare, survey suggests
Costs may prevent better chicken welfare, survey suggests

Broiler chicken keepers claim barriers to improved welfare standards.
Blueprint to tackle bovine TB in Northern Ireland
Blueprint to tackle bovine TB in Northern Ireland

The plans mark a new step in efforts to eradicate the disease.
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UK's BSE risk status downgraded

The WOAH has downgraded the UK's international risk status for BSE to 'negligible'.

Defra says that the UK's improved risk status recognises the reputation for having the highest standards for biosecurity. It adds that it demonstrates decades of rigorous animal control.

Outbreaks of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy, also known as mad cow disease, have previously resulted in bans on Britain's beef exports.

The UK's new status could lead to expanded trade and better confidence in British beef.

Christine Middlemiss, the UK's chief veterinary officer, said: "WOAH's recognition of the UK as negligible risk for BSE is a significant milestone and is a testament to the UK's strong biosecurity measures and the hard work and vigilance of farmers and livestock keepers across the country who have all played their part in managing the spread of this disease.
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