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Vetlife launches Active October campaign
“The links between physical activity and mental health are well documented” – Eve Ritchie, Vetlife.

The new initiative replaces Veterinary Month of Movement.

Vetlife is encouraging the veterinary community to come together and get active to raise fundraise for the charity this October.

Launching it’s new Active October campaign, which is replacing Veterinary Month of Movement, the charity hopes that vital funds can be raised at a time when the cost of running its services is expected to exceed £1million for the first time.

Those wishing to take part can join in as either individuals or part of a team. Fundraisers are encouraged to set an activity goal and then create a fundraising page on JustGiving and tag Vetlife on social media to spread the word.

Activities can include walking, running, cycling, swimming, horse-riding or even kayaking or rock-climbing.

The money raised will help Vetlife to continue its work, including running the Vetlife Helpline which provides confidential emotional support to the veterinary community 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The charity also offers health and financial support services.

Eve Ritchie, Vetlife communications officer, said: “The links between physical activity and mental health are well documented. Active October is the perfect opportunity to get your friends and colleagues together to boost your wellbeing and raise some much-needed funds for our charity.”

Would-be participants can find more information on the Vetlife website.

 

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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."