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Rare Amur tiger cubs born
Thriving duo at Highland Wildlife Park

A rare and significant birth has taken place at the Highland Wildlife Park in Scotland, with a pair of Amur tiger cubs arriving overnight on May 28.

The birth has important implications for the wider survival of this acutely endangered species - it is believed that at one time there were just 50 Amur tigers left in the wild.

The cubs have been born to first-time mother Dominika, who was also born at the wildlife park in 2009. The litter is reported to be healthy and thriving.

Una Richardson, head keeper at the park, said: “We could not be more delighted that our female Amur tiger Dominika has given birth to two beautiful cubs. Every animal birth is special, but perhaps none more so than an Amur tiger birth...

"The fact our tigers feel relaxed enough to breed and rear a litter in their home in the Highlands makes us extremely proud that we have created an environment for them that meets their needs."

Dominika and the cubs are off show at the moment, but the male - Marty - can be seen wandering about the enclosure.

It is thought the cubs will not be on show for around five weeks, and may start to venture out around mid-July.

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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."