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Quarantine units to come into force in Wales
“The alternative arrangements to the Six Day Standstill were developed at the request of, and in close collaboration with the industry."
New measure allows farmers greater flexibility
 
The Welsh government will introduce quarantine units from 12 June to allow greater flexibility for livestock keepers, whilst maintaining movement control to prevent the spread of disease.

Keepers will be able to choose between using an approved quarantine unit or continuing to adhere to the Six Day Standstill on their whole holding.

The chief veterinary officer for Wales, Christianne Glossop, said: “The alternative arrangements to the Six Day Standstill were developed at the request of, and in close collaboration with the industry. They have been worked through systematically, and collaboratively, with the support of independent veterinary risk assessments.

“I am confident this additional flexibility addresses and resolves issues raised by the industry around the Six Day Standstill whilst not increasing the risk of disease spread.”

Cabinet minister Lesley Griffiths advised livestock keepers to familiarise themselves with the operational rules and requirements of quarantine units prior to the implementation date.

Certification for 18 months costs £172.80 for one unit (including VAT), or £244.80 for two.

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FIVP announces third series of Practice Matters

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 The Federation of Independent Veterinary Practices (FIVP) has announced a third season of its podcast, Practice Matters.

Hosted by Ian Wolstenholme, series three will focus on the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigation, including a discussion about some of the expected impacts on independent veterinary colleagues.

Episode one launches on 13th January with guests Drs David Reader and Scott Summers, who will draw on their research into the CMA investigation and provide insights into themes such as transparency, pricing and consumer trust.

Ian Wolstenholme said: "In its third series, we will try and hone in on what the changes will mean in reality for independent practices with advice and guidance on implementation and delivery, drawing on the experience of our own team and other experts in the profession. Hope you can join us soon!" 

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Survey seeks ruminant sector views on antimicrobial stewardship

A new survey is seeking views of people working in the UK ruminant sector on how to tackle the challenge of demonstrating responsible antibiotic stewardship.

Forming part of a wider, collaborative initiative, the results will help identify the types of data available so that challenges with data collection can be better understood and addressed.

Anyone working in the UK farming sector, including vets and farmers,is encouraged to complete the survey, which is available at app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk