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Tian Tian "no longer pregnant"
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Tian Tian was artifically inseminated in April of this year.

Edinburgh panda's hormone levels return to normal

Efforts to breed the UK's only female panda have failed once again as Edinburgh Zoo confirms Tian Tian is no longer pregnant.

"All data gathered since conception took place pointed to a pregnant panda likely to carry to full term, sadly this did not happen," explained Iain Valentine, director of the zoo's giant panda project.

"There is no evidence she had a miscarriage, so late reabsorption of the foetus could have occurred."

The panda was artificially inseminated in April of this year. It was her second unsuccessful pregnancy, as a previous attempt in 2013 also failed.

Mr Valentine commented: "Although Tian Tian has not successfully given birth, it is important for her individual biology and for the future of giant panda conservation across the globe that we tried."

Staff continue to monitor the panda and say she is in good health. Data and procedures from this year and last will be reviewed.

The outdoor viewing area of the panda enclosure has once again been opened. Pre-booking will not be required to see the pandas this week, however the zoo recommends booking online if you plan to visit between September 29 and October 31.

Image courtesy of the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland

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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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RCVS pays tribute to well-loved equine vet

The RCVS and the Riding Establishments Subcommittee has paid tribute to well-loved veterinary surgeon and riding establishment inspector, Rebecca Hamilton-Fletcher MRCVS.

Linda Belton MRCVS, RCVS President, said: "I, along with my colleagues on the RESC, RCVS Council, RCVS Standards Committee, as well as RCVS staff, was very saddened to hear of the sudden death of Rebecca, or Becca as we knew her, last week.

"She was a true advocate for equine welfare and in her many years on the RESC worked to continually improve the quality and consistency of riding establishment inspections, all in the interests of enhanced horse welfare and rider safety."