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Cat hitches a ride on a microlight
cat on microlight
A few seconds into the video the cat can be seen crawling along the wing before putting its head into the cockpit.

Shock as cat appears on the wing during flight

A stowaway cat has made national headlines after appearing on the wing of a microlight plane as it flew hundreds of feet above the ground.

Pilot Romain Jantot got "the fright of his life" when he spotted the cat sitting on the wing of the plane.

"All pilots have stringent safety checks they must carry out before each and every flight - looking for stray cats hidden inside the wing isn't one of them."

The moment was caught on camera and posted on YouTube. Initially the cat is not visible but a few seconds into the video it can be seen crawling along the wing before putting its head into the cockpit, much to the apparent shock of the pilot and passenger.

Mr Jantot landed the plane as quickly as possible, bringing the slightly bemused feline back to level ground.

Image: © Romain Jantot/YouTube

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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.