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Battersea centre’s longest-stay cat finds home
Winnie spent 195 days in the charity's care before her new owners found her.
Winnie gains new home for the new year.

The longest-stay cat in the care of Battersea’s Old Windsor centre has finally been rehomed after almost 200 days.

Winnie, a two-year-old domestic shorthair, was originally brought to the charity’s Old Windsor centre after being found as a pregnant stray.

She gave birth to five kittens shortly after arriving. The family was looked after by one of the charity’s foster carers.

The kittens were soon rehomed, but Winnie needed additional veterinary support before she was healthy enough to leave Battersea's care.

She was put on a personalised treatment plan and 195 days after she first arrived at the centre, a couple based in London decided that Winnie was the cat for them, taking her home on New Year’s Eve.

Hazel Adams, cattery team leader at Battersea, said: “We are so glad that Winnie has started off the new year in a loving new home after a long stay with us, which was made even more exciting as we are currently celebrating 140 years of caring for cats!

“Getting Winnie ready to find a new home was a real team effort from our dedicated clinic team, cattery staff, foster carers and volunteers who looked after her during her stay; everyone at here at Battersea is over the moon that she has finally found a family who loves her just as much as we do.”

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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.