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Industry drive to promote control of major diseases
dairy cows
The project promotes better control of BVD , Johne's disease, lameness and mastitis.
Project aims to co-ordinate health and welfare projects

A new initiative aims to promote better control of four major diseases affecting dairy cattle - BVD, Johne's disease, lameness and mastitis.

"The project represents a progression from previous regionally based health and welfare projects, towards more co-ordinated delivery," explained Ray Keatinge, head of research and development at DairyCo, which is leading the project.

Not-for-profit organisation DairyCo will work on the campaign with Duchy College, SAC Consulting and XLVets.

The campaign will deliver technical advice to groups of farmers or one-to-one. Advice will be given to those undertaking control measures against BVD and Johne's disease, as well as farmers looking for information about what steps to take for the first time.

A number of events and vet visits will also be funded, including 90 herd health seminars, 100 DairyCo mastitis control plans and 180 farm vet visits under the DairyCo Healthy Feet Programme. On-farm veterinary advice will receive 70 per cent funding from the Regional Development Programme for England (RDPE). Some other events will be free of charge.

Sophie Throup from XLVets Training Services commented: "The new funding will help us continue to work across the industry to build on that knowledge and move forward, both in terms of educating farmers and informing BVD policies in the future."

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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.