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Anniversary for Malawi's only wildlife centre
Special visit from patrons to mark occasion

Malawi's only wildlife rescue, conservation and education centre marked its fifth anniversary with a special visit from two of its patrons.

Lilongwe Wildlife Centre welcomed HRH The Duke of Gloucester, Prince Richard, and Born Free Foundation's Founder, Virginia McKenna, on May 17.

The centre, which has cared for over 400 animals, works directly with Malawi's Department of Parks and Wildlife as the country's first port of call for any wildlife emergency.

Over the past five years it has rescued animals from illegal trade, as well as injured or orphaned animals, and provided expert care and rehabilitation.

Speaking on the day, Ms McKenna commented: "Before Lilongwe Wildlife Centre existed, the illegal pet trade and bushmeat poaching in Malawi were widespread. There was nowhere for orphaned and injured wildlife to go.

"Now, thanks to the hard work of the caring and loyal team at the centre, hundreds of animals have been rescued and rehabilitated and many have been released back into the wild where they belong."

Adding to Ms McKenna's comments, Prince Richard said Lilongwe Wildlife Centre's achievements over the past five years are "quite astounding".

"In addition to all the wild animals they have saved, they have established themselves as the country's leading environmental education resource, inspiring nearly 100,000 children who have visited the centre or who have taken part in their outreach programmes."

He continued: "By embracing local community needs and working within the national curriculum, Lilongwe Wildlife Centre is working to forge a harmonious future for both people and wildlife."

Image: Children celebrating at Lilongwe Wildlife Centre

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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."