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Birthday fun for tiger cubs
Nakal
Nakal gets his paws on a present at ZSL London Zoo.

Sumatran tiger cub triplets celebrate their first birthday

A trio of tiger cubs at ZSL London Zoo are celebrating their first birthday and have been treated to some rather big presents by their keepers.

Sumatran tiger triplets Nakal, Budi and Cina woke up yesterday (Wednesday 4) to find some specially-decorated giant boxes dotted around their enclosure, with meaty treats hidden inside to stimulate their natural stalking and prowling behaviours.

Born to mum, Malati and dad, Jae Jae, the cubs represent a wild population of just 300 individuals and are a classed as critically endangered by the ICUN.

The species is threatened by habitat loss from illegal and commercial logging,  poaching for domestic and international markets, and the depletion of prey from human hunting. 

ZSL London Zoo, part of the international conservation charity, the Zoological Society of London, coordinates both the European and global breeding programme for the sub-species, using the studbook to match with potential mates and ensure their future survival.

Image © Tony Bates

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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.