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Livestock industries agree to work together
Cow on farm
"Industry stakeholders need to work together to ensure that a robust, reliable and respected data collection system is created and implemented".
Joint approach needed for a successful CCIR, say AHDB

Livestock industries have agreed to work together to ensure that the Food Standard Agency's (FSA) Collection and Communication of Inspection Results (CCIR) are successfully implemented across pig, poultry, beef and sheep sectors.

At a joint-sector event hosted by the pork, beef and sheep divisions of AHDB (formally known as BPEX and EBLEX), it was acknowledged that a 'one size fits all' approach across sectors will not be practical, but there are clear advantages of working together.

"Industry stakeholders need to work together to ensure that a robust, reliable and respected data collection system is created and implemented," explained Christine Walsh, AHDB Beef and Lamb's supply chain development manager.

"While the pig and poultry industries have implemented CCIR relatively successfully, there is still work to be done and the beef and sheep sectors are a long way off yet, which is concerning."

"The new data collection system presented by the FSA is an exciting development. However, in all sectors it's clear that further research needs to be completed first.

"We need to better understand the relevant data that needs to be captured in that process. From there we can make decisions about how to better communicate the information back to producers, and the technology will follow."

Ouafa Doxon, AHDB Pork's health information and food safety coordinator, added: "Over £60million is lost to the English beef, sheep and pig sectors every year through animal illness such as pneumonia, pleurisy and liver fluke. By communicating post-mortem inspection results to farmers, it will enable them to take action and improve their herd/flock health and productivity."

To help move the industry forward, the AHDB have agreed to set up an FSA-led industry working group to outline a list of priority diseases that sheep and beef producers will find useful to have feedback on via the CCIR process - similar to the work done by the pig sector.

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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.