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Scottish SPCA appeals for donations of non-biological washing powder
"We do constant loads of washing on a daily basis and washing powder is essential." Katrina Cavanagh, Scottish SPCA.

Glasgow centre asks animal lovers to help with daily care for hundreds of animals.

The Scottish SPCA is appealing to animal lovers across the UK to donate non-biological washing powder to its Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre in Glasgow.

As well as caring for hundreds of dogs and cats every day, the centre also has rooms for birds, exotics, ferrets and rabbits, and a wildlife shed where it can hold wild animals in need of treatment until they can be transported to the National Wildlife Rescue Centre.

Donations are vital to the charity's efforts to provide daily care for these animals, as it receives no government funding.

“It may not seem like the most obvious item a rehoming centre would need but washing powder is actually vital to the everyday running of the centre,” said centre assistant manager Katrina Cavanagh.

“We do constant loads of washing on a daily basis and washing powder is essential to make sure animals... have clean bedding to keep them comfy and cosy while they wait for their forever home.

“If anyone can help with washing powder we would appreciate anything that people can spare.”

Anyone wishing to donate can order the items through any retailer offering online delivery to the centre or direct from the centre's Amazon wishlist.

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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.