Your data on MRCVSonline
The nature of the services provided by Vision Media means that we might obtain certain information about you.
Please read our Data Protection and Privacy Policy for details.

In addition, (with your consent) some parts of our website may store a 'cookie' in your browser for the purposes of
functionality or performance monitoring.
Click here to manage your settings.
If you would like to forward this story on to a friend, simply fill in the form below and click send.

Your friend's email:
Your email:
Your name:
 
 
Send Cancel

ZSL launches ‘World Without Wildlife’ campaign
Coral poster
ZSL's campaign features beautiful images of scenery and landscapes with iconic species cut out.

Hard-hitting message to inspire conservation action

The Zoological Society London (ZSL) has launched a campaign calling for ‘urgent action’ on diminishing wildlife populations.

‘Imagine a World Without Wildlife’ is set to inspire conservation action by encouraging people to consider what a planet without wildlife would mean for them.

Years of research by ZSL scientists and conservationists has shown that the world’s wildlife population has halved in just 40 years.

In the campaign, ZSL shares beautiful images of scenery and landscapes with iconic species cut out.

With seahorses omitted from ocean beds, elephants missing from the Savannah and rhinos cut from grassland dwellings, the campaign aims to raise awareness of these devastating possibilities.

“We’re asking the public to imagine a world without wildlife, to really drive home the need for urgent action,” said Ralph Armond, director general at ZSL.

“A deliberately hard-hitting message, we need the public to realise that without the worldwide work of ZSL, iconic species such as elephants, rhinos, seahorses and tigers could genuinely become a thing of the past.

“There are many ways to support ZSL, from volunteering as a citizen scientist and assisting with wildlife population surveys to becoming a ZSL Wildlife Champion to help provide vital funds to support our global efforts - every action makes a difference.”

Image (C) ZSL

Become a member or log in to add this story to your CPD history

Practices urged to audit neutering data

News Story 1
 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. 

Click here for more...
News Shorts
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.