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Chimp wins art competition
Contest to support chimpanzee sanctuaries

A 37-year old chimpanzee, named Brent, has won first place in an art contest run by The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS).

With more than 27,000 votes overall, the contest featured strong competition from numerous other chimpanzees living in sanctuaries throughout the country.

However, it was Brent that shone through with his colourful painting that he created using his tongue.

Brent's skills have won his sanctuary, Chimp Haven in Los Angeles, a grant of more than £6,000 ($10,000)
Brent's skills have won his sanctuary, Chimp Haven in Los Angeles, a grant of more than £6,000 ($10,000) from the HSUS, to help care for him and other chimpanzees that have retired from research, entertainment and the pet trade.

In second and third place respectively, Cheetah won his sanctuary, Save the Chimps in Florida, more than £3,000 ($5,000) and Ripley won his sanctuary, the Center for Great Apes in Florida, more than £1,500 ($2,500).

Dr Jane Goodall, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace, said: "All of the art was beautiful and unique, just like the chimpanzees!

"It's so important that the public support all of these sanctuaries in their mission to provide exceptional care to chimpanzees, and other primates, who have suffered through so much."

Image of Brent courtesy of Chimp Haven

Image of Brent's art courtesy of Meredith Lee/The HSUS

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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.