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Silver sustainability award for BEVA
The BEVA sustainability working group is made up of working equine vets.
Accreditation from iiE celebrates environmentally-friendly progress.

The British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) has achieved Investors in the Environment's (iiE) silver level accreditation.

Beginning its sustainability journey in 2020, BEVA has put measures in place to reduce its environmental impact, including monthly monitoring of key resources and updating and expanding its environmental policy.

BEVA has also introduced a carbon footprint calculator, a sustainable travel policy, and a sustainability working group for members. 

Chief executive of BEVA, David Mountford, said: “We are immensely proud to have made it to our Silver award, just two years after our Bronze accreditation.

“Our very credible score of 78 per cent demonstrates our ongoing performance towards agreed environment targets and our total commitment to ensuring we operate in a sustainable way.”

Over the past year, BEVA has reduced its carbon footprint by 25 per cent, its electricity usage by 11 per cent and its gas usage by 46 per cent.

The association is focussing on sustainability for the upcoming BEVA Congress (13-16 September), with paperless registration and working with the venue to ensure sustainability.

Sustainability project lead at BEVA, Rebecca Radley, said: “As a team we are really pleased that our efforts to reduce our impact on the environment have been recognised with our achievement of the iiE Silver award. 

“We will continue to work towards further reducing our carbon footprint with the aim of achieving iiE’s Green accreditation in the future.”

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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.