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Frozen tiger cubs found at Thai temple
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Tiger Temple is a popular tourist attraction in the province of Kanchanaburi.
Wildlife authorities will press charges

Around 40 tiger cubs have been found dead at a Buddhist temple in Thailand.
 
The shocking discovery comes just days after wildlife authorities tried to remove 147 tigers from the 'Tiger Temple', which is a popular tourist attraction in the province of Kanchanaburi.

Authorities discovered the tiger cubs in a freezer where food is stored for the living tigers. Raid leader Yanking Lekavicht told a Bangkok news website that the discovery was 'abnormal’ and that an investigation is now underway.

Responding to the news, World Animal Protection issued a statement describing the cruelty towards tigers at the temple, and the latest scenes of dead cubs, as ‘extremely disturbing’.

‘It’s clear that the welfare of the tigers is not a priority and their lives are full of abuse and commercial exploitation for the entertainment of tourists,’ they said.
 
‘We commend the authorities in Thailand who are taking action by removing all tigers from the Tiger Temple. We also urge the government to investigate the cause of death of the tiger cubs and identify an appropriate safe environment where the tigers’ welfare is fully considered for the remainder of their lives.'

In the last few hours, BBC News has confirmed that wildlife authorities in Thailand will press charges against the temple. Officials say the operators may be charged with keeping the carcasses without permission.

In 2010 the temple decided it would stop cremating cubs which died shortly after birth, but it has always denied allegations of trafficking. 

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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.