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Zoo welcomes hundreds of disadvantaged families
Wild about Scotland aims to educate the next generation of conservationists about the country’s wildlife by teaching them about native species.

Wild about Scotland project aims to educate young people 

RZSS Edinburgh Zoo welcomed hundreds of disadvantaged families through its doors on Father’s Day, for a special community event to raise awareness of Scottish wildlife.

The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland teamed up with five charities - Children 1st, Children in Scotland, Aberlour, Circle and Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland - to offer 400 free tickets to the zoo for Wild About Scotland Day.

Guests spent the day visiting the zoo, spending time on the Wild about Scotland bus, taking part in workshops and exploring the garden, learning about simple steps we can all take to safeguard native species.

CEO of RZSS, Barbara Smith, commented: “Wild about Scotland Day caps off a truly impressive year for the project as a whole. We are delighted to be working so closely with our key charity partners around Scotland to provide hundreds of free tickets to the Zoo, enabling people from all backgrounds to connect with nature during their visit.”

Wild about Scotland aims to educate the next generation of conservationists about the country’s wildlife by teaching them about native species, their habitats and what can be done to protect them. So far the project has engaged more than 55,000 people, visited 450 schools and reached all 32 local authorities in Scotland. 

Image courtesy of RZSS

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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.