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Bioblitz race for UK zoos
Aquariums and zoos race to record wildlife
Edinburgh Zoo is one of 25 zoos and aquariums to take part in this year's Bioblitz Race, where they will attempt to spot as many animals and plants as possible within 24 hours.

The race is being supported by the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA), as a way to encourage people to engage with wildlife and create a snapshot of biodiversity.

Records taken of the animals, plants and fungi spotted within marked areas will be supplied to the national Bioblitz database following the race.

Chair of BIAZA's native species working group, Dave Coles, said: "Last year, more than 800 different species were recorded on BIAZA sites and this year we have even more zoos taking part so we are looking forward to seeing some interesting results."

Edinburgh Zoo will be holding a range of events between June 14 and 15, including mini-beast hunts, pond dipping and badger and bat watching.

Senior education officer at the zoo, Amy Cox, said: "We are delighted to be able to offer children and adults the chance to explore the wildlife right under their feet and on their doorstop in our series of BioBlitz events this weekend."

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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."