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Celebrating Bring Your Dog to Work Day
Many scientific studies have found that the presence of pets can substantially reduce a person's stress level in the workplace.

Raising funds for All Dogs Matter

Tomorrow (June 26) businesses up and down the UK will welcome their dog-loving employees into the workplace - together with their four-legged friends - all in the name of charity.

Bring your Dog to Work Day is the second national event of its kind, with all proceeds going to All Dogs Matter - a charity which rescues and re-homes hundreds of dogs in London and Norfolk every year.

Businesses, or any dog-loving employee, can become an official sponsor by making a donation online or by text.  Company logos and pooch selfies can also be uploaded to the All Dogs Matter website.

As well as raising funds for a good cause, the charity says that Bring Your Dog to Work Day could have positive benefits for employee productivity and wellbeing:

"Many scientific studies have found that the presence of pets can substantially reduce a person's stress level in the workplace. Increased job satisfaction, team co-operation and morale have all been reported in employees that spend the workday with their pets.

"So in addition to raising funds, Bring Your Dog to Work Day is likely to boost the productivity and happiness of the employees within your company."

For more information visit www.alldogsmatter.co.uk

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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.