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United dairy farmers' association proposal moves forward
Dairy farmers meet to set out proposals for a united association

A commitment for change has been signed by a large number of dairy farmers at a rally in Lanark to support a proposed united dairy farmers' association in the UK.

The association, called Dairy Farmer's Together, would aim to achieve fair milk prices and improve the effectiveness of existing producer representative bodies for both individual dairy farmers and groups of producers.

So far the Scottish Government has committed £100,000 to developing the association, and the Farmers Union of Wales (FUW) will be writing to the Welsh Government's Agricultural Minister, Alun Davies, asking for the same commitment.

Proposals for the association were set out at the rally, and the FUW's milk and dairy produce committee chairman, Dei Davies, and Vice President, Brian Walters, both signed the commitment for change.

'The association will bring the best minds in the UK together to work as a collaborative high level group to provide solutions to improve the prosperity of the UK dairy sector,' said National Farmers Union (NFU) Scotland milk committee vice chairman, Rory Christie.

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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.