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Food Security Research Programme Launched
The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council’s Global Research Programme has been launched. This aims to address the challenges of producing more food while using less energy, water, inputs and waste and protecting the environment.

NFU President Peter Kendall welcomes the move and believes that British agriculture has earned its position of strategic importance with Government and is poised to deliver solutions to the food production challenge that is looming.

 “UK farmers are very well-placed to provide solutions to the issue of food security, globally as well as closer to home,” said Mr Kendall. “However, we can only deliver if the right research is funded and sustained long-term and then translated into practice in the field.

“The tone at NFU Conference this year was one of positive recognition that farming matters; now there is a need to focus on how farming can deliver and science is a key part of this. We need research and technology to help farmers and growers increase food production while impacting less on the environment and we need to have a Government that legislates to support the important, strategic role that agriculture now holds. This Global Food Security Research Programme will enable our science community to step up to the research challenges ahead and work with farmers and growers on this critical issue.”

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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.