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RSPCA launches farm cat rehoming campaign
The RSPCA has revealed that it rehomes over 20,000 cats per year.
The campaign aims to find homes for cats with fewer social needs. 

This International Cat Day (Saturday 8 August), the RSPCA launched its new rehoming campaign, which aims to find outdoor homes for cats with more nervous dispositions, as reported by the RSPCA on its website.

Aiming to find homes for farm cats and outdoor cats, the campaign intends to educate the public on different feline temperaments, highlighting the fact that not every cat is friendly or happy to live inside with people. 

In educating people on the needs of farm and outdoor cats, the charity hopes to find homes faster for the cats in its care that require that type of environment. 

The campaign follows a recent RSPCA survey, which found that 90 per cent of centres and branches struggled to find suitable homes for farm cats than more sociable cats. 

On the 'Rehome a farm cat' page of the RSPCA's website, the charity suggests that a suitable home for a farm cat would include stables, farms, garden centres, nursing homes, and large gardens with shelters. 

It also provides clear guidance on what is expected of farm cat owners, including provision of constantly accessible clean water, access to food, provision of a safe, clean, warm, well-maintained and waterproof shelter, and of veterinary treatment where necessary. 

RSPCA's cat welfare expert Alice Potter commented: "There are all sorts of reasons why some cats need this type of lifestyle. They may have lived for a long time as a stray and aren't familiar or comfortable being close to people or it may relate to their early experiences or genetics. Whatever the reason, we try to find the perfect home for them.

"We know that our centres and branches often struggle to find homes for our farm or outdoor cats and often one of the reasons cited is that there is a lack of awareness amongst the general public that these cats exist and that they will be much happier living an outdoorsy lifestyle.

"This is why we have launched this rehoming campaign for farm cats on International Cat Day to help raise awareness of the different homes these independent cats need."

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Webinar to explore history of KC breed registers

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 A free webinar exploring the development of the Kennel Club's registration system and the evolution of closed breed registers has been announced.

Hosted by Dr Alison Skipper, veterinary and research advisor at the Kennel Club, the webinar will delve into the development of the registry and how the changing landscape of scientific knowledge has shaped breeding practices. It will also look at what this means for the future of pedigree dogs.

The session will culminate with a look at The Kennel Club's ongoing and future engagement in this area, with a chance for attendees to put forward their thoughts and questions for discussion.

This event takes place on Microsoft Teams on Tuesday, 10 June at 7pm. To learn more, visit events.teams.microsoft.com  

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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.