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SRUC makes pledge to share wildlife management
The agreement sets out principals to follow when discussing issues such as sea eagle impacts on livestock.
New Concordat will guide wildlife management decisions across Scotland. 

A new Shared Approach to Wildlife Management concordat has been developed and signed by Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) together with a wide range of organisations across Scotland.

The agreement sets out principles to follow when engaging in discussions on contentious wildlife management issues, such as sea eagle impacts on livestock. This shared approach, the result of 18 months collaboration, recognises the need to work in partnership and that everyone has a responsibility to manage wildlife as a shared resource.

“The shared approach is highly relevant to SRUC as many of our colleagues will become involved in wildlife management discussions at some point,” explained Professor Davy McCracken, head of integrated land management department at SRUC. “We have consultants who are in regular contact with land managers, lecturers delivering a wide range of land management courses and researchers like myself who help to advise on policy developments.”

Wildlife management is integral to farming, conservation management, tourism and forestry in Scotland. Among the signatories of the Concordat include NatureScot, National Trust for Scotland and the Royal Society for the Protection for Birds.

Professor McCracken added: “We have signed up to the Shared Approach to Wildlife Management because it will help us explain to our clients and students why some elements of wildlife management may need to change in the future and what that may mean for them.”

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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.