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Charity helps over 36,000 animals after Pakistan flood
The flood brought water-borne diseases, food insecurity and loss of livelihoods.
Brooke helped over 60,000 people and animals after the disaster.

Brooke, a global working animal charity, has provided crucial relief to over 36,000 animals and 26,000 people following a flooding disaster in Pakistan.

An estimated 33 million people were affected by the floods during Pakistan’s 2022 monsoon season, which saw flash floods and landslides destroy the landscape. The flood brought water-borne diseases, food insecurity and loss of livelihoods.

Brooke has since provided over 130 first aid kits and built 88 shelters for displaced equine-owning communities, as well as constructing 60 water pumps and 200 water troughs to provide access to drinking water.

They have also set up mobile clinics for injured and sick animals, with veterinarians performing 1,200 emergency treatments.

They have continued their work by hosting Community Awareness Sessions to the affected communities, providing further information for future disaster awareness. The sessions included topics such as the importance of horses in the livelihoods, best practices in animal welfare and resilience in the event of a future disaster.

Farooq Malik, the chief executive officer at Brooke Pakistan, said:“ Our approach to the flood relief operation in Pakistan comprised of three rules: “Right People, Right Time, Right Place”. We helped the animals and community with full devotion during the floods, and even after the floods we went into the rehabilitation phase to build back what had been lost.

“We will continue to work on resilience in these communities, so that they are fully prepared against future risk.”

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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.