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New elbow replacement surgery to be trialled
“The third-generation TATE implant has been in use with a small number of US surgeons for several years now and the results so far have been very promising” – Andy Moores.
Two referral clinics given RCVS approval to carry out procedure.

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Ethics Review Panel has given approval for a new elbow replacement surgery for dogs to be trialled at two referral clinics.

The third-generation Biomedtrix TATE elbow replacement surgery is the latest design of the TATE elbow replacement that first came into clinical use in the 2010s.

The new implant has already been in use in a small number of US practices. It includes new instrumentation designed to maximise the accuracy of bone preparation for the implants and a new implant design that is said to offer improved stability.

One of the clinics where it will be trialled is Moores Orthopaedic Clinic in Upton Grey, Hampshire. Andy Moores, clinical director and head of the joint replacement programme at the clinic, recently became certified to perform the third-generation TATE elbow replacement surgery after attending the first TATE technology course in Boston, USA.

The surgery is also available at Wear Referrals in Bradbury, County Durham, as part of the clinical evaluation trial. The practice is currently seeing cases for preliminary assessment for the surgery.

The procedure will be available for suitable patients with severe elbow osteoarthritis. The outcomes of the surgeries will be closely monitored and documented.

Dr Moores said: “Canine elbow replacement can be a game-changer for dogs living with chronic elbow pain but up until this point the elbow replacement systems have not been as reliable as we would like.

“The third-generation TATE implant has been in use with a small number of US surgeons for several years now and the results so far have been very promising.

“We are delighted that Biomedtrix have invited us to join the evaluation trial for this implant and that the RCVS Ethics Review Panel have approved this. We look forward to offering this surgery as an option for some of our most painful canine patients.”

Image © Moores Orthopaedic Clinic

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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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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.