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Ben Fogle to give keynote speech at CQ graduation
The graduation ceremony is taking place at Central Hall, Westminster, on 9 March.
Vet nurses and nursing assistants are set to graduate next month.

Central Qualifications (CQ) has announced that adventurer, broadcaster and writer Ben Fogle will give the keynote speech at the CQ Graduation and Awards Ceremony next month.

The event at Central Hall, Westminster, on 9 March will also see Mr Fogle present the graduating veterinary nurses and veterinary nurse assistants with their ceremonial scrolls.

The son of a veterinary surgeon, Mr Fogle has hosted television programmes including Countryfile, Animal Park, and One Man and His Dog and is an ambassador for WWF and a Patron of the Wilderness for the United Nations.

His adventures and television work have seen him travel all over the world, including rowing across the Atlantic with James Cracknell in 2005 and reaching the summit of Mount Everest in 2018.

The event will also feature the presentation of this year’s CQ Veterinary Nurse Educator of the Year Awards. The awards celebrate the hard work and dedication of those involved in training and educating veterinary nurses in the UK, from college tutors and practical teachers, to clinical coaches and other members of the training practice teams.

Last year, Helen Clarke from Myerscough College and Nicola Newman from Plumpton College were the winners of the awards.

CQ is a nationally recognised awarding organisation for the veterinary and animal-related industries.

Mr Fogle said: “I’m looking forward to attending this year’s CQ Graduation and celebrating the wonderful achievements of the graduating students. Veterinary nurses and nursing assistants play a crucial role in caring for sick and injured animals and it will be a great event to welcome the latest graduates.”

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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.