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Surrey professor honoured for contributions to veterinary education
Professor Roberto La Ragione.
Professor Roberto La Ragione bestowed Honorary Associateship of the RCVS. 

University of Surrey Professor Roberto La Ragione has received a prestigious RCVS award for his contributions to veterinary research and education.

Professor La Ragione received an Honorary Associateship of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons during the RCVS virtual awards evening on Thursday (10 September). The award is bestowed to individuals who have made a considerable impact on the veterinary profession.

With a PhD on the pathogenesis of E. coli infection in poultry, Professor La Ragione is an international authority on veterinary microbiology. He has published extensively in the area of host-microbe interactions, with a particular emphasis on foodborne pathogens and antimicrobial resistance.

Professor La Ragione joined the University of Surrey from the APHA in 2009 and was later appointed Professor of Veterinary Microbiology and Pathology. He was instrumental in setting up the School of Veterinary Medicine, of which he is deputy head, which recently received RCVS accreditation.

Commenting on his award, Professor Roberto La Ragione said: “I am delighted to have received this prestigious award. Combining my interests in veterinary research and education has been a career highlight for me, and I am pleased my work has been recognised in this way.”

Dr Daniel Horton MRCVS, who nominated Professor La Ragione for the award, said: “Very few veterinary scientists, who have made such outstanding contributions to research, have also simultaneously been so instrumental in shaping veterinary education. His commitment to nurturing emerging talent is manifest in the 25 plus PhD students he has mentored.”

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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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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."