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BVNA brightens up for Blue Monday
BVNA Council wearing bright colours
"Mental Health Research UK hopes to make a big visual impact on Blue Monday each year."

Campaign aims to raise awareness of mental health issues

BVNA Council donned their brightest items of clothing today (18 January) to help turn 'Blue Monday' into 'Blooming Monday'.

Mental Health Research UK is leading the campaign to help raise awareness of mental health issues.

Blue Monday usually falls on the third week in January and is commonly known as the most depressing day of the year. It comes after Christmas has ended when there is still a long way to go until spring and the weather is often cold, dark and gloomy.

Explaining the reasons behind the campaign, the charity says: "The concept of Mental Health Research UK's campaign is simple; we ask everyone to wear their brightest clothes that day. Even if workplaces usually require sombre attire, we hope that on this one day a year employees will be encouraged to brighten up.

"Mental Health Research UK hopes to make a big visual impact on Blue Monday each year. So on the third Monday in January inject some unexpected colour and joy. Instead of Blue Monday, it will become Blooming Monday! Ditch the greys and drab attire - wear bright clothes for charity on Blue Monday!"

People are also encouraged to donate £2 to Mental Health Research UK; all donations will go towards depression research.

To find out more, visit: http://www.mentalhealthresearchuk.org.uk/campaigns-1/read-more-about-blooming-monday

Image courtesy of BVNA

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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.