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First Milk confirm new pricing structure
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NFU's dairy board chairman Rob Harrison said that some First Milk members will be "rightly shocked" at the forecast milk price set for April.

Prices are 'shockingly low' say NFU

Dairy company First Milk has confirmed details of its new pricing structure for April, revealing that it will pay as little as 16ppl for some of its supply.

Under its new A & B pricing structure, the A price will be set at 20.87ppl for the manufacturing pool and 20.5ppl for the balancing pool. The B price range will be 16ppl to 18ppl which will be fixed after the month-end. The B price will be paid on a least 20 per cent of a member's total volume.

Dismayed at the news, NFU's dairy board chairman Rob Harrison said that some First Milk members will be "rightly shocked" at the forecast milk price set for April under their new A and B pricing model.

"The B price forecast of 16-18ppl is extremely cautious," he said.  "Sitting at around the EU powder intervention price this is not manageable for farmers to deal with. If I was a First Milk member I'd be asking them exactly how the 'B' price will be substantiated at the end of the month."

First Milk chairman Jim Paice MP commented: "There remain a number of uncertainties. For example, although the latest few GDT figures have been encouraging, as yet, they have not fed through to milk prices and many buyers are awaiting the outcome of the forthcoming spring flush.

"As a Board we will continue to monitor market indicators closely and build these into our decision-making on milk price."

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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.