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Owl survives 60mph smash
Bird found unhurt after being hit by car

A great horned owl has had an amazing escape after being hit by a car travelling at 60mph on a US motorway. Driver of the 4WD Sonji Coney Williams said she saw the bird as she drove south on the Florida Turnpike, but was unable to stop in time.

"I was driving about 60mph, he never moved, and so, I said 'oh, my God, I hit a bird', and I felt so bad but it was very dark and we didn't pull over," she said.

Assuming the bird had been killed Ms Williams was shocked to find the owl the following day  - alive - behind the radiator grill.

"There was a family that pulled in front of my parking space and flagged me down and said, 'Don't move, don't move, you have something in the grill of your truck…It's an owl."

Florida Fish and Wildlife freed the owl, which incredibly suffered no injuries and has now become something of an internet sensation.

Click here to watch the video of the owl's rescue.

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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.