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Vizsla Wins Best in Show at Crufts
Yogi the Hungarian Vizsla.
Yogi, a Hungarian Vizsla has been crowned as the Crufts Best in Show 2010.

Yogi is owned by Naomi Cragg and Kathryn Armstrong from Carlisle, Cumbria and was handled by John Thirlwell.  
 
John Thirlwell, said: “It hasn’t sunk in, it is just so surreal. Yogi is seven now and has had a fantastic year. We are just absolutely delighted!“
 
The Reserve Best in Show went to Rico, a Scottish Terrier, owned by Valentina Popova from Russia.
 
Caroline Kisko, Kennel Club Communications Director, said: “We give our congratulations to Naomi, Kathryn and Yogi who has taken the prestigious Best in Show Award.

“DFS Crufts is a celebration of healthy, happy dogs which recognises the special and unique bond between dogs and their owners.
 
“Anybody who has been watching the television coverage provided by More4 will have seen the wonderful diversity of dogs, the fact that they truly are fit for function and how much dogs and people enrich each other’s lives.”

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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.