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Finalists for Dogs Trust Honours Announced
Jasmine with her devoted dog Treacle who has been nominated for the Dogged Devotion Award. Jasmine is currently waiting for a kidney transplant and has dialysis every night and is also tube fed during the night. Treacle is a friend and companion for Jasmine and helps her through her treatment.
Dogs Trust has announced its four-legged Finalists for the 2010 Dogs Trust Honours – the doggy version of the Pride of Britain awards.

16 devoted dogs have been shortlisted from over 300 nominations received from across the UK. The amazing stories include a dog who helps her seven year old owner get through her daily dialysis treatment, a doggy star of the West End stage and a fundraising pooch who has raised £32,000 for charity through asking members of the public to ‘Pay for a Pat’.
 
Dogs Trust Chief Executive, Clarissa Baldwin, comments: “British dog lovers have been truly amazing in nominating man’s best friend for the 2010 Dogs Trust Honours. All sorts of canines are represented and all have truly wonderful stories – the judging panel and I will have a hard job choosing our winners. The awards ceremony is set to be a memorable and emotional evening which will touch even the hardest of hearts. We are providing tissues for all the guests!”
 
To see a full list of finalists please click here.

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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.