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Dairy farmers to protest over milk cuts
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Muller Wiseman will cut milk prices by a further 1.9 pence per litre from November 1.
Muller urges protestors to "stop and think"

Dairy farmers hit by milk price cuts will protest tonight at the Muller Wiseman dairy plant in Shropshire.

Muller Wiseman is the latest processor to cut milk prices. From November 1 it will pay 27.1 pence per litre (ppl), a cut of 1.9 ppl.

In response, campaign group Farmers for Action (FFA) are planning a series of protests. The first blockade will take place from 8pm tonight at the Market Drayton Livestock Centre.

FFA chairman David Handley told the Shropshire Star: "This is a last resort, but we can’t negotiate with people who don’t want to talk.

"If the money wasn’t there for them to pay us a fair price then we would understand, but no-one has convinced us yet that there isn’t money."

In a statement, Muller referred to the campaigners as "militants" and urged them to "stop and think before inflicting further damage to an industry already under serve pressure from steep falls in the value of commodities like cream and butter."

Ronald Kers, chief executive at Muller UK and Ireland Group, said: "Dairy farmers have been breaking all-time records in terms of milk production and the prices received for their milk. Farms in the UK have increased production by more than 1 billion litres of milk this year…

"Unfortunately this extra milk coupled with weaker demand has affected farm-gate milk prices."

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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.