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Dairy farmers warn MPs of crisis

Farmers travel to Westminster to highlight the crisis facing the sector.

A delegation of dairy farmers from across Yorkshire and the North East have headed to Westminster to highlight the crisis facing the sector and seek the support of MPs.

Ten farmers, representing the number currently leaving the industry every week, made the trip as part of the ongoing campaign by the NFU to achieve a more secure future for remaining producers - 931 of whom farm in Northumberland, County Durham and Yorkshire.

A key problem for many dairy farmers is that current milk contracts offer no certainty or clarity on the price they will be paid for their milk from one month to the next. What's more, many are locked into contracts for anything up to a year with no way out even if the price they receive is cut.

This, says York farmer and chairman of the NFU’s regional dairy board David Shaw, puts an intolerable stranglehold on producers.

"This is a problem that for too long has effectively forced dairy farmers out of business," he said. "But there is now some hope on the horizon and that's why we are urging MPs to take urgent action."

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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.