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Bristol Cats study calls for participants
Long-term study to investigate cat behaviour, welfare and health

Researchers in the University of Bristol's Bristol Cats study have called for veterinary practices to raise awareness of the program after they were able to secure additional funding to allow the study to continue through 2012. The study was launched in June 2010 in Bristol and was subsequently expanded to the UK as a whole in March 2011.

With over 1000 cats and kittens already enrolled and hopes of recruiting 1000 more, the study aims to collect information from the owners of cats and kittens via regular online or postal questionnaires to help shed light on common diseases and behaviour patterns. Should further funding become available, it is hoped that the study can expand to cover the entire lifetimes of the subjects.

Veterinary practices are encouraged to e-mail the study's organisers to request a supply of flyers and posters with which to raise awareness amongst cat-owners. The study's website can be found here.

Anyone who would like to discuss the study further is invited to contact:

Dr Jane Murray,
Cats Protection Research Fellow,
FREEPOST RSHR-AGRJ-UABZ,
Bristol Cats,
University of Bristol

Langford House, Langford,
BRISTOL,
BS40 5DU

Tel: 07827 981412

Email: cat-study@bristol.ac.uk

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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.