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Battersea recreates Victorian London
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Battersea's Victorian Day event will give visitors to the centre a chance to learn more about its visionary founder Mary Tealby.

Open day to celebrate founder Mary Tealby

Battersea Dogs & Cats Home will be winding back the clock on Saturday, 3 October to give visitors a glimpse of what the iconic South London rescue centre was like in the 1860s.

Battersea's Victorian Day event will give visitors to the centre a chance to learn more about its visionary founder Mary Tealby, as well as what life would have been like for the the animals arriving at the 'Temporary Home for Lost and Starving Dogs', as it was known 155 years ago.

Mary Tealby was a pioneer of animal welfare and rescue when she set up Battersea, but very little is known about her.  She married in 1829 and set up home in Hull. However, everything changed in 1860 when she divorced and moved to London. It was here that she began to take an interest in the capital's much-abused dogs and found her vocation.

Carly Whyborn, Battersea's head of operations, said: “Battersea wouldn’t be here today was it not for Mary Tealby. It’s incredible to think that one lady’s dedication and passion has gone on to create one of the world’s most loved animal charities. Our event will celebrate Mary, and also the birth of our nation’s obsession with our canine companions.”

The event is open to all from 10.30am until 3.00pm. Victorian characters will give a fascinating insight into life for dogs arriving during the era, and the Home's courtyard will be filled with music, Punch and Judy, traditional children's games, hot chestnuts and pie and mash. There will even be a visit from Queen Victoria herself!

For more information about the event visit http://www.battersea.org.uk

Image (C) Battersea Dogs & Cats Home

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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.