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Technology teacher saves duck with 3D printed feet
phillip the duck
Phillip the duck is now learning to find his feet again.
Phillip is learning to waddle again

A duck who lost both his feet to frostbite can now waddle again after being fitted with a pair of 3D printed boots.

The duck, affectionately named Phillip, was rescued by school teacher Vicki Rabe-Harrison from the US State of Wisconsin.

Sadly his feet were in such a bad way that she thought the only option would be to put him down.

In a last-ditch attempt to save Phillip, Ms Harrison reached out to technology teacher Jason Jischke who owned a 3D printer.

Together with his students, Mr Jischke immediately began working on a prototype for the injured bird.

After a few weeks of trail and error, Phillip was fitted with his new feet and can be seen in a video taking on his first few steps.

Speaking to The Telegraph, Ms Harrison said: "He picked it up real fast and I'm sure he'll learn to balance again, and be able to waddle around with all the other ducks.”

Phillip the duck is now learning to find his feet again and will shortly be rehomed to an animal rescue centre.

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BSAVA partners with BVA Live 2026

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 BSAVA is to partner with BVA Live (11-12 June 2026) to champion clinical research.

The organisation will be supporting BVA Live's Clinical Abstracts programme, showcasing selected abstracts of veterinary research throughout the event.

The clinical abstracts can be on any small animal veterinary subject, and must be based on research undertaken in industry, practice or academia. Abstracts can be presented in poster or oral formats.

Submissions will open on 15th December 2025, and close on 6th March 2026. You can register interest here. 

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Nominations open for RCVS and VN Council elections

The nomination period for the 2026 RCVS Council and VN Council elections is now open, with three veterinary surgeon seats and two veterinary nurse seats available.

Prospective candidates can download an information pack and nomination form from the RCVS website. Individuals can nominate themselves for the elections, with the results to be announced in the spring.

Clare Paget, the recently appointed RCVS Registrar and elections returning officer, said: "If you want to play your part in influencing and moulding how the professions are regulated, and making key decisions on matters of great importance to your peers, the public and animal health and welfare, please consider standing for RCVS Council or VN Council next year."

Nominations close at 5pm on Saturday, 31 January 2026.