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UK TB eradication plan approved
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This is the sixth year running that the European Commission has approved the programme.
Plan includes approach being taken forward to eradicate TB in Wales

The European Commission (EC) has approved the UK TB eradication plan for 2015,  which includes the approach being taken forward to eradicate TB in Wales.

This is the sixth year running that the EC has approved the programme to eradicate bovine TB in the country and follows a Food and Veterinary Office (FVO) inspection in September last year.

Deputy minister for farming and food, Rebecca Evans, said that she is "delighted" that the EC has approved the eradication plan and that it has recognised their commitment to eradicating the disease from Wales.

The plan incorporates a range of measures which include work in the Intensive Action Area, the Badger Vaccination Grant, the All Wales Badger Found Dead Survey and a flagship initiative, Cymorth TB.

The plan will also encompass commitments to strengthen cattle control measures in place through the continual monitoring and review of the remaining Pre-Movement Testing exemptions.

Furthermore, the approval means that Wales will receive a share of a possible 31m Euros awarded to the UK to help it fight the disease. This funding will offset some TB testing and compensation costs.
 
For further information about the TB eradication programme, visit www.wales.gov.uk.

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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.