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Feedback needed for primate study
Veterinary surgeons urged to take part

A researcher from Oxford Brookes University is seeking feedback on a survey which focuses on the training that UK vets may or may not receive in relation to treating pet primates. Amy Parker is searching for practice vets, zoo vets and - in particular -  practice vets who have treated pet primates to complete the survey.

A recent study estimated that there are between 3,000 and 10,000 pet primates in the UK, which would indicate that a large number of vets may be treating them.

Ms Parker, who is undertaking an MSc in Primate Conservation at Oxford Brookes, is therefore hoping to gauge the levels of exotics training offered in both veterinary schools, as well as specialist postgraduate training, and confidence levels of vets who may find themselves with a pet primate as a patient.

All vets are welcome to participate, whether they have treated a pet primate or not. The survey is anonymous and no information is stored about who has submitted responses. The deadline is 15th July 2012.

The survey can be accessed here; Ms Parker can be contacted by emailing amy.parker-2011@brookes.ac.uk.


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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."