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Champion Jockey’s Charity Challenge for AHT
The AHT hopes to raise £25K from the China Challenge.
Champion jockey Richard Dunwoody will lead a fundraising challenge in September 2010, in order to raise money for the Animal Health Trust (AHT).

Following on from his recent charity exploits, Richard will embark on a 12-day trip to China where he will trek part of the Great Wall by foot.
 
Richard Dunwoody, said: “I’m extremely impressed by the work of the Animal Health Trust – they really are unsung heroes. Heading up the China Challenge to raise funds for them is a real privilege and I’m excited to be involved.”
 
The AHT, based in Newmarket, hopes to raise more than £25,000 from the China Challenge and is currently seeking people with an adventurous spirit to join Richard in China.
 
The trip will incorporate a visit to a Panda Sanctuary and the chance to see the AHT’s eye experts in action at the Moon Bear Rescue Centre in Chengdu. In 2009, vets from the AHT restored the sight to several bears at the centre which had been rescued by Animals Asia Foundation from torturous lives on bile farms.
 
Peter Webbon, Chief Executive at the Animal Health Trust, said: “This Challenge is a great opportunity for people to see close-up the important international work the AHT does. Anyone participating will get a real insight into why we need support, along with witnessing our work in China with the moon bears.”
 
Richard added: “The trip will be incredible and I’m looking forward to seeing, first hand, the work the AHT is doing restoring sight to moon bears. Please support the AHT by either joining me on this once in a lifetime trip or by sponsoring me to take on this fantastic project.”
 
Anyone interested in taking part in the trip can find out more by contacting Christine Gird at the Animal Health Trust on 01638 555665.

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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.