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Golden Eagle Given Protection
Protection is being increased for one of Scotland's most iconic species.

Six new sites are being designated as Special Protection Areas (SPAs) for the golden eagle.

Covering more than 350,000 hectares of Northern and Western Scotland they will bring some 80 additional breeding territories into the current network of eight sites.

The Scottish Government has decided to go ahead with the plans after they received broad support in a consultation by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) earlier this year.

Environment Minister Roseanna Cunningham said: "It's fitting that we're taking further steps to protect golden eagles as they are one of Scotland's most iconic species.

"People come here from across the world with the hope of catching just a glimpse of one of these beautiful birds in their natural environment. These new protected areas will mean they can continue to do this for generations to come.

"We have a duty to protect our biodiversity but that doesn't mean that we should rule out economic activity in our countryside. I know these designations are often seen as constraints on development but the potential for conflict can be minimised with careful planning."

The Special Areas of Protection are:

    * Glen Affric to Strathconon (in the Central Highlands and Ross-shire)
    * Cairngorms Massif
    * Foinaven (at Durness)
    * Moidart & Ardgour (near Fort William)
    * Glen Etive (near Bridge of Orchy) to Glen Fyne (near Arrochar)
    * Jura, Scarba and the Garvellachs (off the West coast)

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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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New guidance for antibiotic use in rabbits

New best practice guidance on the responsible use of antibiotics in rabbits has been published by the BSAVA in collaboration with the Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund (RWA&F).

The guidance is free and has been produced to help veterinary practitioners select the most appropriate antibiotic for rabbits. It covers active substance, dose and route of administration all of which are crucial factors when treating rabbits owing to the risk of enterotoxaemia.

For more information and to access the guide, visit the BSAVALibrary.