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iCatCare announces theme of International Cat Day campaign
The five-week campaign will provide accessible resources for cat owners to check their cat care.

The 2022 initiative will focus on providing resources.

Cat welfare organisation iCatCare has announced the theme for its social media campaign leading up to International Cat Day – 'Cat Friendly Resources'.

Running for five weeks until International Cat Day (ICD) on 8 August, the campaign will focus on providing resources that support the key needs of cats throughout their lives.

Throughout the campaign, iCatCare will be sharing downloadable content on the topic for cat owners, and for animal welfare professionals to share with owners, in collaboration with acclaimed illustrator Lili Chin. These resources will support cat owners in understanding cats' essential needs, and to check that they are being met.

“We are really excited at iCatCare HQ on this year’s ICD theme of Cat Friendly Resources,” said Dr Sarah Ellis, head of advocacy at iCatCare.

“Resources such as food, water, resting and safe places are important to every cat, whether it is owned or unowned and whether it lives indoors or outdoors.”

Encouraging the public to get involved with the initiative, iCatCare kicked off the campaign with a naming contest for two new ambassador cats created by Lili Chin. These cats will feature in the resources shared throughout the campaign.

The charity will also be running an interactive photo competition to encourage cat owners to take part and share knowledge on cat-friendly care. 

Building up to International Cat Day, the campaign will end with ICD celebrations, with live Q&A sessions, updates from the International Society of Feline Medicine (IFSM) conference, and a reading of 'Minding Mittens' by Dr Aisling O'Keeffe, who wrote the book to teach young children how to care for cats.

Dr Ellis continued: “Likewise, every person whether they care for cats professionally, as a volunteer or as an owner should understand how to provide the key resources a cat needs in a cat friendly way. ICD 2022 allows us to learn together, across the globe in an enjoyable and collaborative way!”

Further information on the campaign can be found here.

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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.