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Ramsgate export suspension overturned
High Court ruling overturns temporary suspension

The High Court has overturned the temporary suspension of live animal exports from the Port of Ramsgate, following an appeal from three Dutch companies.

Thanet District Council ordered the suspension after a series of incidents which resulted in the death of 45 sheep in early September, but will now have re-open the port to exports immediately.

The RSPCA has said it is "deeply disappointed" with the decision, and the Council is expected to launch its own appeal, with council leader Clive Hart describing Ramsgate as an inappropriate place to carry out the export of live animals.

He said: "This is something we have been explaining to government agencies consistently for many months previously.

"The council is very clear in our view of this trade. However, if despite our strongest possible efforts to ensure the welfare of animals moving through the Port of Ramsgate, the High Court still determines that the port must re-open to this trade, then our hands are tied."

He added that the council will be meeting with lawyers to plan how best to progress the case. 

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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.