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Celebrities Support Dogs Trust Honours 2010
Jo Page and James Thornton with Daisy.
A host of fabulous celebrities have now been confirmed as judges for this year's Dogs Trust Honours. 

Organiser Dogs Trust is proud to announce the involvement of five canine crazy celebrities and their furry four legged friends including:
  • Tamara Ecclestone (TV presenter) and her canine companions: Alvin, Hobnob, Buster and Socky.
  • Jo Page (Gavin and Stacey actress) and James Thornton (Emmerdale
  • actor) and adorable Jack Russell Daisy.
  • Anthony Head (Merlin actor) and his entourage of dogs: Cookie Dough Dynamo, Orsa, Archie, Ginny and Bud
  • Cath Kidston (designer) with her canine muse Stanley the Fox Terrier
  • Joe Mott (Daily Star Sunday columnist) and his cheeky Bull Terrier Brando.


Hurry, nominations must be made by the 23rd April!
TV presenter and dog lover, Tamara Ecclestone, explains:  “I simply love dogs and although I currently have four I wouldn't rule out more! Dogs Trust Honours are a great cause, so lending my support was the least I could do. I'm really looking forward to sieving through all the nominations, especially the Celebrity Canine category."

Tamara Ecclestone and her canine companions.
The celebrity judges, alongside Dogs Trust CEO Clarissa Baldwin, will be picking their favourite stories in the following categories:
  • The Sun Hero Dog - the award for acts of barksome bravery
  • Golden Oldie - the award for any special dog over seven years old
  • Dogged Devotion - the award for dogs who provide emotional support
  • Celebrity Canine - for dogs in the public eye
  • Dog Star in the Making - the award for talented pet dogs

Nominations must be made by the 23rd April. Visit www.dogstrusthonours.co.uk for more information.

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Practices urged to audit neutering data

News Story 1
 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.