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Koala released after bushfire injuries
Jeremy
Jeremy as he was released back into the wild.

Jeremy became an online sensation after his rescue

One of the koala bears injured in the Sampson Flat bushfire in South Australia has been released back into the wild.

Young koala bear Jeremy suffered second-degree partial thickness burns on all four of his paws. He was rescued and treated by the Australian Marine Wildlife Research and Rescue Organisation (AMWRRO).

Nearly a month ago, Jeremy was the first victim of the Sampson Flat bushfires to be treated by the AMWRRO Wildlife Clinic. He soon became an internet sensation, with the charity's posts about him attracting around 2 million viewers.

After making a good recovery, Jeremy was released on January 29 close to where he was originally found.

Nearly a dozen koalas injured in the bushfires remain in the care of AMWRRO.

To watch the video of Jeremy's release, visit the AMWRRO's Facebook page.

Image courtesy of AMWRRO

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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."