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Six-day-old baby dies: police seize dog
An Alaskan malamute, similar to the one seized by police.
An Alaskan malamute, similar to the one seized by police.

Breed not listed as a dangerous dog

A six-day-old baby girl has died and a dog has been seized by police following an incident at a house in Carmarthenshire yesterday.

The baby, named as Eliza-Mae Mullane from Pontyberem, was taken to Cardiff Hospital at around 8.30am yesterday morning where she was pronounced dead.

Police said the family fog was an Alaskan malamute which is not listed under the Dangerous Dogs Act.

Chief inspector Ieuan Matthews said: “We are investigating the sudden death of a baby at a property in New Road, Pontyberem.

"The baby girl was just 6 days old.

"We were called by the Welsh Ambulance NHS Trust just before 8.30am, and the baby was taken by heli-med to the Heath Hospital.

"Sadly she was later pronounced dead at University of Wales Hospital in Cardiff.

"The family dog – an Alaskan malamute has been seized by police in connection with the ongoing enquiry. I can confirm that this dog is not listed under the Dangerous Dogs Act.

"Clearly, our sympathies are with the family at this tragic time and we have specialist officers who are supporting them.

"As far as our enquiries are concerned, the investigation is still at an early stage.”

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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.