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Tennis champion inspires tiger names

Rare tiger pair named after Andy Murray's victory

Highland Wildlife Park's latest newborns, a pair of Amur tiger cubs, have been named "Murray" and "Viktor" – in honour of Andy Murray's Wimbledon victory.

The wildlife park, part of the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS), unveiled the rare cubs at the beginning of July when they were about a month old.

As the two boys were sexed the day after Murray's win, tiger keepers at the park felt the names were apt.

"Our two beautiful Amur tiger cubs were checked over, and we discovered first-time mum Dominika had given birth to two males," said Una Richardson, the park's carnivore head keeper.

"With last night's victory fresh in our minds, we couldn't resist naming them in celebration!"

Murray and Viktor belong to a RZSS breeding programme, as Amur tigers are listed as endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List. It is estimated that there are less than 450 Amur tigers left living in the wild.

Image courtesy of RZSS

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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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UK's BSE risk status downgraded

The WOAH has downgraded the UK's international risk status for BSE to 'negligible'.

Defra says that the UK's improved risk status recognises the reputation for having the highest standards for biosecurity. It adds that it demonstrates decades of rigorous animal control.

Outbreaks of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy, also known as mad cow disease, have previously resulted in bans on Britain's beef exports.

The UK's new status could lead to expanded trade and better confidence in British beef.

Christine Middlemiss, the UK's chief veterinary officer, said: "WOAH's recognition of the UK as negligible risk for BSE is a significant milestone and is a testament to the UK's strong biosecurity measures and the hard work and vigilance of farmers and livestock keepers across the country who have all played their part in managing the spread of this disease.