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Students pledge to help 300 homeless cats
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Two students started the 300 Felines project to help more of the region's stray cats.
300 Felines to offer neutering and veterinary treatment

Students in Canada have launched a new project to help stray cats by providing neutering, veterinary treatment and preventative health care.

Taylor Jacobs and Lindsay Russell are both studying for the veterinary technology diploma at Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia.

Through the university's vet tech program, a number of the region's homeless cats are already offered this type of help. But students wanted to reach a greater number of cats.

They started a crowd funding project and launched the 300 Felines campaign. So far they have raised more than half their target of $10,000.

Through this project, students hope to encourage others to be proactive in dealing with cat overpopulation.

Speaking to The Chronicle Herald, Taylor said: "The first time I was here and a cat came in and then to see the state it was in when it left, that was a huge inspiration.

"It means a lot to know that you are a part of that, that you were able to provide them (cats) with something they wouldn't get and to see the difference it makes in their lives. That was my inspirational moment."

 

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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.