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Springwatch Springs Back
Award-winning wildlife hotspot Pensthorpe Nature Reserve, near Fakenham, is gearing up for the return of the popular BBC2 natural history series BBC Springwatch.

The three-week celebration of UK wildlife, which begins on the 31st May from Mondays to Thursdays at 8pm on BBC2, has become essential viewing for all those who appreciate nature in all its glory.

This year the programme will see the return of presenters, comprising Simon King, Kate Humble, Chris Packham, Gordon Buchanan and Martin Hughes-Games. The team will watch the daily animal family dramas unfold, as they happen, and also talk about how to enjoy – or help – wildlife in various local regions throughout the UK.
 
The focus of Springwatch is, of course, the wildlife. This privileged view into the private lives of some of the nation’s best loved wild creatures never fails to deliver excitement, insight and humour to millions of viewers who witness real, natural events as they happen.

So what stories and characters will Springwatch 2010 deliver?  Who could forget the antics of the Goldfinches in Pensthorpe’s car park, or the infanticidal male swallow, philanderous flycatchers and plucky oystercatcher parents of previous years?  As ever, only nature will tell because nature writes the script!
 
Whatever unfolds, state-of-the-art Springwatch cameras will be at the ready. Over 50 secret mini cameras and literally miles of fibre-optic cable allow the series to follow these intimate animal stories – live.  Meanwhile, a number of filming teams will be sending in the latest reports from around the country.
 

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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.