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Progression for cancer treatment

Centre reports successful six months of research

Despite only opening its doors at the beginning of 2013, the Kennel Club Cancer Centre has treated more than 150 new patients and given more than 200 doses of chemotherapy.

Located at the Animal Health Trust (AHT), the centre reported that it has seen a fifth more patients than it anticipated since opening and has treated more than 15 dog breeds for seven different types of cancer.

The high number of patients has also benefitted the centre's ongoing cancer research programme.

"It's been a busy six months… but the centre is making a big difference for the animals we are seeing through our doors," said Sue Murphy, specialist in veterinary oncology and head of the AHT's Small Animal Centre.

"We are now able to offer each and every patient the specific treatment for its specific cancer."

Sue added that being able to combine surgery with chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy on one site is far better and less stressful, and enables the centre to gather information that may indirectly help improve cancer treatment for other dogs.

"Every cancer case we treat at the AHT contributes towards clinical and genetic research projects, helping us to better understand the disease and find ways to more accurately diagnose and treat it in the future," she said.

Click here to find out more about the work at the Kennel Club Cancer Centre.

Image courtesy of AHT

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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.