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Academics to debate cats and dogs
Dog and cat
Dogs and cats will be put under the microscope at this years' Cheltenham Science Festival.
Cheltenham Science Festival looks at the secret lives of animals

Academics from the University of Bristol are set to debate cats and dogs at the Cheltenham Science Festival.

Animal behaviour and welfare experts from Bristol's School of Veterinary Science will take a glimpse into the hidden world of cats with executive producer Helen Thomas from BBC Cat Watch 2014.

Dog behaviourist Dr Emily Blackwell, vet and presenter Mark Evans, and Secret LIves of Dogs producer Kirsty Wilson will explain what dog's actions tell us about what they are thinking.

The Cheltenham Science Festival runs from 2 to 7 June and offers a wide programme of debate and discovery about science.

'The wild cat in your home' debate will take place on Sunday, June 7 at 10 am in the BBC Science Zone. Tickets are free and seats will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis.

'Dogs: their secret lives' will take place on Sunday, June 7 at 2pm in the EDF Energy Arena. Tickets are priced at £9.00.

For more information, visit the Festival website or contact the box office on  0844 880 8094.

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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.