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Collaboration uses magnetic resonance imaging in racehorse heath study
The research was funded by the Horseracing Betting Levy Board.
Specialists at the Dick Vet are working with imaging teams.

Equine health specialists at the University of Edinburgh Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies have collaborated with imaging teams from the University's Medical College to develop a non-invasive approach to study fibres in the hearts of horses, as reported by the School here.

The Dick Vet's equine cardiologists combined forces with imaging experts to evaluate the patterns of small fibres in the left atrium of the equine heart, in order to use the information to develop techniques to identify electrical activity in the heart. 

This team then used scanning technologies diffusion tensor MR and micro CT in order to create detailed images of post-mortem specimens from horses, and both of these techniques created a strong visualisation of fibre tracts inside a horses heart. 

Further separate projects have been undertaken by Edinburgh Imagine, collaborating with equine orthopaedic specialists at the Dick Vet on imaging the thoroughbred fetlock in racing horses. 

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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.