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Sheep Veterinary Society names new president
Nick Hart has been named president of the Sheep Veterinary Society.

Nick Hart has a special interest in sheep and dairy goat production

The Sheep Veterinary Society has named livestock production specialist Nick Hart as its new president.

Nick was elected at the Society’s autumn conference held in Dorset, taking over from Yoav Alony-Gilboa who becomes senior vice president.

Nick qualified from the RVC in 1976, spending 35 years in mixed practice. Before retirement, his special interest was in sheep and dairy goat health and production. He now works part-time for Animal Breeding Europe, a specialist Cattle, Sheep and Goat Reproduction Company.

Outside of work, Nick and his wife Mimi breed Pedigree Charollais Sheep, selling rams into the pedigree and commercial sheep farming sectors.

The Sheep Veterinary Society brings together vets, advisers and flock owners from all over the world who are interested in the welfare and production of sheep. It is a forum for education and discussion on all matters relating to sheep health and welfare. 

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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.