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RSPCA behaved 'unlawfully’ when it seized cat, report concludes
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16-year-old Claude was taken away from his owners after neighbours raised concerns about his appearance.

Animal charity put elderly cat down without owners' consent

The RSPCA ‘behaved unlawfully’ over a cat which was taken away from its family and put down against their wishes, an official report has found.

In 2013, 16-year-old Claude was taken away from his owners after neighbours raised concerns about his appearance. Although his family begged inspectors to let him live, Claude was put down before they had a chance to say goodbye.

Now an official review of the case, obtained by The Times, has revealed that the RSPCA failed to disclose material to the family in the animal cruelty prosecution case that followed. 

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Submissions open for BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026

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 The BSAVA has opened submissions for the BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026.

It is an opportunity for applicants to present new research on any veterinary subject, such as the preliminary results of a study, discussion of a new technique or a description of an interesting case.

They must be based on high-quality clinical research conducted in industry, practice or academia, and summarised in 250 words.

Applications are welcome from vets, vet nurses, practice managers, and students.

Submissions are open until 6 March 2026. 

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Survey seeks ruminant sector views on antimicrobial stewardship

A new survey is seeking views of people working in the UK ruminant sector on how to tackle the challenge of demonstrating responsible antibiotic stewardship.

Forming part of a wider, collaborative initiative, the results will help identify the types of data available so that challenges with data collection can be better understood and addressed.

Anyone working in the UK farming sector, including vets and farmers,is encouraged to complete the survey, which is available at app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk