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Breakfast week set to raise funds
  Mascots Toastie and Honey
  enjoying breakfast

Charity encourages breakfasters to join in fun

Dogs for the Disabled is asking people to join in with its Big Dogs Breakfast week, held between Monday 2 and Sunday 8 September.

During the week people are being encouraged to get together for the most important meal of the day, to help raise awareness and funds for the charity.

Anyone who holds or attends a Big Dogs Breakfast will be able to share their stories, photos and recipes on the Dogs for Disabled Facebook page.

While dogs are optional attendees, the week is being supported by the charity's mascots Toastie and Honey.

Be it at the crack of dawn or mid-morning brunch, at home or at work, greasy or healthy, the charity has teamed up with James Wellbeloved to offer Big Dogs Breakfast boxes to those who join in.

The boxes, which contain invitations, posters, napkins, cups, table mats, Toastie facemasks and a banner, can be reserved here.

Those who are unable to join in with the Big Dogs Breakfast but would like to make a donation may do so here.

Image courtesy of Dogs for the Disabled

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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.