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Guide dog pup joins ITV show
Phillip Schofield, Holly Willoughby and pup
(left to right) Phillip Schofield, Holly Willoughby, volunteer puppy walker Emma Hunnisett with guide dog pup.
Viewers will get a chance to name the young pup
 
For the first time, a guide dog puppy has joined the daytime TV show, This Morning. The pup will be part of the show during her puppy walking stage, until she is ready to start her training.

Jayne George from Guide Dogs said the charity is "delighted" to have one of its puppies joining the show.

"Every hour, another person in the UK loses their sight and the Guide Dogs charity is here to make sure they don't lose their freedom as well.

"Following a puppy's journey will give ITV This Morning viewers a unique insight into both the important and early stages of guide dog training and the work we do as a charity to help thousands of people with sight loss to live their lives the way they choose."

This Morning viewers will also get the chance to name the 11-week-old Labrador pup this week.

Emma Hunnisett is puppy walking the young guide dog before she begins her training. She says the pup is already shaping up to be a bit of a character.

"We noticed that she's a feisty little thing when we first had her, and she's turning into a proper little sweetie now.

"Puppy walking is great because it's something the whole family can get involved with, and the thought that she will go on to change someone's life one day is what's all about for us."

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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.