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Small Animal Hospital Opened at Glasgow Uni
Vet nurse Steven Murphy holds Molly the Cat as she meets John Swinney at the Small Animal Hospital.
The Small Animal Hospital (SAH) at the University of Glasgow has been officially opened by John Swinney MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Sustainable Growth within the Scottish Government.

Mr Swinney, accompanied by Professor Anton Muscatelli, Principal & Vice-Chancellor and Professor Stuart Reid, Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, toured the £15m facility, which has won several architectural awards including the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland’s Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award, where he will be available for photographs with animals and equipment.

The SAH has world-class facilities, including a diagnostic suite complete with both MRI and CT scanners, a linear accelerator for radiotherapy, a radioactive iodine unit, an underwater treadmill and a pain and rehabilitation centre, all of which are centred around the light and airy central treatment area.

The hospital has been built into the side of a hill and its sloping grass roof complements its environment. A central atrium allows the hospital to be lit by natural light providing a calming ambience to anxious pets and their owners.

Mr Swinney said: “The small animal hospital, which has been established by Glasgow University, is a world-class facility and it’s a great compliment to the university that it’s brought together the necessary funding support to ensure that we’ve got such an excellent care facility and such an excellent research facility.

“It complements the reputation for veterinary medicine expertise that Glasgow University commands and it helps to contribute towards developing the economic impact of the university within Scotland and also the research gathering potential of the university, which is very significant, within Scotland.”

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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.