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Wimbledon hawk returns
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Rufus back on patrol

An American Harris Hawk, who patrols the skies over the All England Club, has been returned to his owner after being snatched by thieves.

Rufus the hawk was stolen in his cage overnight between Thursday and Friday last week, during the first week of the tennis tournament. He was found on Wimbledon Common and handed in to the RSPCA Animal Hospital in Putney, south west London, where he was reunited with his owners.

Imogen Davis, Rufus’ owner, described her emotions over the past few days: "We were just absolutely gutted," she said. "We couldn't believe it.

"And then last night at about 7pm we had a call from someone saying they had heard a hawk had been handed in to Putney Hospital.

"We're just so relieved and overwhelmed and grateful to everyone for all their help.”

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Submissions open for BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026

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 The BSAVA has opened submissions for the BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026.

It is an opportunity for applicants to present new research on any veterinary subject, such as the preliminary results of a study, discussion of a new technique or a description of an interesting case.

They must be based on high-quality clinical research conducted in industry, practice or academia, and summarised in 250 words.

Applications are welcome from vets, vet nurses, practice managers, and students.

Submissions are open until 6 March 2026. 

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Survey seeks ruminant sector views on antimicrobial stewardship

A new survey is seeking views of people working in the UK ruminant sector on how to tackle the challenge of demonstrating responsible antibiotic stewardship.

Forming part of a wider, collaborative initiative, the results will help identify the types of data available so that challenges with data collection can be better understood and addressed.

Anyone working in the UK farming sector, including vets and farmers,is encouraged to complete the survey, which is available at app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk