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Bovine Viral Diarrhoea proposals backed
NFUS is supporting the Scottish government's BVD plans

The Scottish government have made proposals to eradicate Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD), and has been backed by the National Farmers Union Scotland (NFUS).

NFUS is behind the government's plans to help remove the cattle disease completely, which include a requirement to declare BVD status of a herd or individual at breeding sales and making it illegal to knowingly sell a persistently infected (PI) animal - PI being the initial BVD infection.

The disease, has a number of costly effects for farmers of PI cattle, which can include infertility and other reproductive disorders, premature death and fatal mucosal disease. However, it is believed that with co-operation, the disease can be eradicated.

'This consultation gives us the opportunity to legislate to stop movements of animals known to be PI and therefore posing the greatest risk of continuing the spread of the disease,' said Rob Livesey, livestock committee chairman. 'These animals are extremely infectious and this would be a great step forward in terms of disease eradication.'

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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.