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Feline behaviour key at conference

iCatCare focus on meeting needs and feline friendly practice

Feline behavioural needs and recovery from illness and injury are to be key topics at this year's International Cat Care (iCatCare) Conference.

Taking place at a new venue - the Beaumont Estate in Windsor - on October 5, the conference will give delegates an insight into the work of iCatCare, formerly the Feline Advisory Bureau (FAB).

This includes the new Feline Friendly Nursing Guidelines, the implications of the Cat Friendly Clinic Scheme and the charity's global welfare projects.

A range of "break-out" sessions focusing on the behavioural needs of cats in the home are new to the conference this year, and will be run by Ceva alongside the main programme.

A number of experts from university veterinary schools will be speaking during the conference, including Lynn Forster from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), who will explain how cats adapt to the loss of a limb, and discuss felines who experience "phantom limbs".

Other topics include the rehabilitation of orthopaedic patients using physiotherapy, nursing cats who refuse to eat and making life more enjoyable for the indoor cat.

As well as domestic cats, the conference offers fascinating insights into their larger relatives, as Graham Law of Glasgow University shares his fascinating experiences providing environmental enrichment to big cats in captivity.

This year's event is open to iCatCare members and all interested parties, including veterinary surgeons, nurses, cat breeders, cattery owners, rescue workers and owners.

For more information, visit the iCatCare website.

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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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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.