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Chatter box 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. Chatter box

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500 bird species threatened by extinction, survey finds
500 bird species threatened by extinction, survey finds

Climate change and habitat loss challenge birds' survival.
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Badger TB vaccinations at record high
Badger TB vaccinations at record high

The drive aims to end the badger cull by the end of Parliament.
Zoo welfare overhaul 'doesn't go far enough', says RSPCA
Zoo welfare overhaul 'doesn't go far enough', says RSPCA

 Charity welcomes new rules, but expressed concern for some animals.
Zoo's sun bear in remission from cancer
Zoo's sun bear in remission from cancer

 Babu received a terminal diagnosis of lymphoma last year.
Chaffinch numbers continue to decline, bird survey finds
Chaffinch numbers continue to decline, bird survey finds

 Turtle doves, willow tits and yellowhammers have also declined.
Bear family rescued from residential home
Bear family rescued from residential home

Aram, Nairi and their daughter, Lola, endured years of unimaginable suffering.
Rare male fossa moves to Chester Zoo
Rare male fossa moves to Chester Zoo

Zaza has been matched with Shala as part of a conservation scheme.
New project to eradicate mink in Outer Hebrides
New project to eradicate mink in Outer Hebrides

 The invasive species threatens local bird populations.
Adder distribution in Scotland reduced, study finds
Adder distribution in Scotland reduced, study finds

The findings have raised concern about adder conservation.
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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."
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