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Welsh osprey chick hatches
Conservationists welcome news

The hatching of an osprey chick in north Wales has been warmly welcomed by conservationists in light of the fact that it is thought to be the first such hatching occurring in the UK in 2012. Two others eggs in the same nest, which is being monitored by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), are also expected to hatch soon.

The osprey population has been steadily recovering after falling to a single breeding pair in the UK in the early 20th century. It is estimated that the UK population now numbers approximately 270 pairs, of which only two pairs are believed to be in Wales. Nesting in the Glaslyn Valley near Croesor began in 2004, and a total of 18 chicks have fledged thus far at the time of writing.

Further news on more hatchings is expected soon. Commenting, RSPB Warden Geraint Williams said that "The second egg will hopefully hatch out on Sunday with the third and final egg hatching early next week."

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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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RCVS pays tribute to well-loved equine vet

The RCVS and the Riding Establishments Subcommittee has paid tribute to well-loved veterinary surgeon and riding establishment inspector, Rebecca Hamilton-Fletcher MRCVS.

Linda Belton MRCVS, RCVS President, said: "I, along with my colleagues on the RESC, RCVS Council, RCVS Standards Committee, as well as RCVS staff, was very saddened to hear of the sudden death of Rebecca, or Becca as we knew her, last week.

"She was a true advocate for equine welfare and in her many years on the RESC worked to continually improve the quality and consistency of riding establishment inspections, all in the interests of enhanced horse welfare and rider safety."