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MEPs vote for regular farm animal health visits
The Federation of Veterinarians of Europe (FVE) has welcomed a vote by a European Parliamentary committee to establish regular farm animal health visits.
The Federation of Veterinarians of Europe (FVE) has welcomed a vote by a European Parliamentary committee to establish regular farm animal health visits.

"Cornerstone of 'Prevention is better than cure'" said Federation president

European MPs have supported a move to establish regular farm animal health visits and other changes aimed at disease prevention.

The decision by European Parliament's Agriculture and Rural Development committee, as been welcomed by the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe (FVE).

President of FVE Christophe Buhot, said: “Regular farm visits are the cornerstone of the 'prevention is better than cure' strategy; they are indispensable for the prevention and early detection of possible animal health issues.”

FVE also praised the commitee's decisions on good stockmanship and responsible pet ownership, saying it would help strengthen operators’, animal professionals’ and pet keepers’ basic knowledge of animal health.

It added the committee had recognised the link between animal health, animal welfare and public health.

"The introduction of doctors, in addition to veterinarians, as being responsible for reporting zoonotic diseases underlines the need for a multidisciplinary One Health approach, the FVE has been supporting for years," said a FVE statement.

"With regard to companion animals, FVE applauds the attention paid to stray dogs and the adoption of the amendment on the introduction of identification and registration of dogs."

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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.