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RSPCA opens Young Photographer Awards
Commended image in the 12-15 category 2021, 'Waving seal' by Dan Hancock-Smith.

Under-19s are encouraged to submit their best animal pictures.  

The RSPCA has officially opened its annual Young Photographer Awards, which sees young people under 19 get close to animals of all kinds to capture the perfect snap.

Now in its 32nd year, the competition will run until 16 August, with opportunities to enter into 10 categories.

The categories are; under 12 (taken with a camera), 12–15 years (taken with a camera), 16–18 years (taken with a camera), under 12 (taken on a mobile/device), 12–15 years (taken on a mobile/device), 16–18 years (taken on a mobile/device), Pet Personalities, Pet Portraits, Small World and Portfolio.

Inspiring young people to get involved in the animal world, the RSPCA says on its website that: “Lots of our past winners have gone on to careers in photography, animal welfare or conservation.”

Speaking about the competition, RSPCA photographer and judge Andrew Forsyth said: “I think the best thing about the RSPCA Young Photographer Awards is, as judges, we're always seeing something new.

“The young photographers are not trying to copy other photographers. They're always bringing fresh ideas, trying different things, a new approach. It's always a real joy and a surprise to be looking through the entries every year.”

Trophies will be awarded in each category, and the judges will select an Overall Winner of the competition, who will receive a weekend photography break with award-winning wildlife photographer Danny Green's team. 

Entrants can visit rspca.org.uk/ypa to find out more about the competition and enter their photographs.

 

Image (C) Dan Hancock-Smith / RSPCA Young Photographer Awards

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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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RCVS pays tribute to well-loved equine vet

The RCVS and the Riding Establishments Subcommittee has paid tribute to well-loved veterinary surgeon and riding establishment inspector, Rebecca Hamilton-Fletcher MRCVS.

Linda Belton MRCVS, RCVS President, said: "I, along with my colleagues on the RESC, RCVS Council, RCVS Standards Committee, as well as RCVS staff, was very saddened to hear of the sudden death of Rebecca, or Becca as we knew her, last week.

"She was a true advocate for equine welfare and in her many years on the RESC worked to continually improve the quality and consistency of riding establishment inspections, all in the interests of enhanced horse welfare and rider safety."