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Milk prices: retail giants agree to pay more
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Low milk prices have seen farmers protesting in supermarkets across the UK.
Morrisons, Aldi, Asda and Lidl announce latest moves

In the past few days, four major UK retailers - Morrisons, Asda, Aldi and Lidl - have committed to paying farmers more for their milk.

Starting from today (17 August), Asda, Aldi and Lidl will pay processors 28 pence per litre (ppl) for all liquid milk sold within their stores.

Following recent protests across the UK, Morrisons became the first of the four retailers to take action early last week. It announced the launch of a new brand - Milk for Farmers - which promises farmers an extra 10p per litre.

In a statement on Friday (14 August), the supermarket said it will also launch a Milk for Farmers cheddar cheese in autumn, which will cost 34p more per pack than the Morrisons standard own-brand cheddar. This will deliver 10ppl back to the farmers who supply the milk.

Morrisons will also raise the price it pays to processors for liquid milk to a minimum of 26ppl, beginning later on this month and carrying on through the winter.

The news has been welcomed by key farming organisations including National Farmers' Union (NFU), Tenant Farmers Association (TFA) and lobby group Farmers For Action (FFA).

In a statement, the groups said they will continue to work with retailers to develop the cheese sector and other dairy products.

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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.