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Finalists announced for National Cat Awards 2014
Elias Credit Phil Carpenter
Elias, a caring puss who helps his Army veteran owner cope with post-traumatic stress disorder.

Who will be the UK's top cat in this year's National Cat Awards?

Seventeen fabulous felines have been announced as finalists in Cats Protection's National Cat Awards 2014.

Organised by the UK's largest cat charity, the event is designed to celebrate the extraordinary tales of survival, companionship and bravery in the feline world.

The 17 shortlisted cats have been announced across five categories: Hero Cat, Most Caring Cat, Most Incredible Story and The Most Outstanding Rescue Cat. Finalists include: Elias, a caring puss who helps his Army veteran owner cope with post-traumatic stress disorder and Milly Moos, a family cat who calms a toddler's nerves by accompanying him on the school run.

Owners now face a nail-biting wait until a star-studded award ceremony on August 7 at The Savoy Hotel in London. Category winners will be announced and one will be named the overall National Cat of the Year.

Kate Bunting, awards organiser, said: “We received hundreds of entries from across the UK and every single one was a reminder of the special place cats have in the lives of their owners. The National Cat Awards is about celebrating the things that make cats such unique and wonderful pets. From the touching stories of companionship to the amazing stories of bravery and survival, it's been a real pleasure to receive so many heart-warming stories about the nation's cats.”

The current National Cat of the Year is Jessi-Cat from Manchester, who helps nine-year-old Lorcan Dillon cope with Asperger's syndrome and selective mutism.

Winners in four categories will be chosen by celebrity judges including Downton Abbey star Paul Copley, Emmerdale actress Eden Taylor-Draper, West End actress Carley Stenson and Republica singer Saffron Sprackling.

To view details of all the finalists, please visit www.cats.org.uk/get-involved

Image courtesy of Phil Carpenter.

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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.