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A day to celebrate for CQ graduates
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CQ's annual ceremony celebrates the achievements of its newly graduated veterinary nurses.
Newly qualified veterinary nurses enjoy special ceremony

The latest cohort of veterinary nurses to graduate from Central Qualifications (CQ) celebrated their achievements in style last weekend, attending a special ceremony in central London.

Taking place at Central Hall in Westminster, the ceremony was attended by more than 130 people. Among these were 28 graduates, who each received a badge and scroll.

Guests also enjoyed an inspirational talk from Benjamin Mee, the author of best-selling book We Bought a Zoo.

Benjamin described how he came to be the owner of Dartmoor Zoo after he and his family came across a wildlife park in huge financial difficulties, which could have resulted in the animals being euthanised if a buyer had not been found.

By the following year, Benjamin had saved the animals and managed to re-open the zoo, but he faced many challenges including the return of his wife's brain tumour, which was sadly terminal.

We Bought a Zoo has since been made into a film of the same title and Ben is now a motivational speaker. He gives talks on overcoming life's challenges, encouraging people not to give up.

The annual graduation ceremony was the second to be hosted by CQ. It recognises the achievements of veterinary nurses who have qualified with the awarding body in the previous 12 months.

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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.