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The Bunny-lympics campaign begins

In light of the Olympic Games, currently taking place in London, the Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund (RWAF) is launching the Bunny-lympics.

As the government promotes fitness for all in the Olympic year, the charity is extending the call to rabbits too - due to the high number of pets suffering health problems because of bad diet and lack of exercise space.

The sports events suggested for these furry athletes are as follows:

Long jump, Triple jump and High jump -– given the right conditions, rabbits will be able to demonstrate their own interpretations of these events!

Sprint and Hurdles –- don’t expect the competitors to stay in their lanes though!

Distance running -– in the wild, rabbits cover an area of up to 30 football pitches in a day, so make sure there is enough room.

Relay - for those rabbits in neutered pairs or compatible groups.

Football and Volleyball -– give them something to knock around their enclosure.

Gymnastics -  rabbits will get top marks for artistic impression.

And their very own event, most importantly, in which all rabbits can excel - Digging and Tunnelling.

It's time for rabbits across the country to go for gold!

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Practices urged to audit neutering data

News Story 1
 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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News Shorts
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.