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FSA reassure on data collection policy
After a delay in the release of data prompted rumours that they were to stop collecting data altogether, the agency has released a statement dispelling concerns.
Agency to improve abattoir data collection
 
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) are implementing a new system for data collection on non-stun slaughter in UK abattoirs. After a delay in the release of data prompted rumours that they were to stop collecting data altogether, the agency has released a statement dispelling concerns.

FSA stated: "Recent media coverage has suggested that we would no longer be collecting data on the numbers of animals killed by non-stun slaughter in UK abattoirs. No such change was ever planned."

In a bid to improve systems for data collection, the FSA intend to implement a continuous means of capturing information to generate published results that are easier to understand.

The statement continued: "It has always been our intention to continue collecting information on the numbers of animals that are slaughtered in abattoirs without being stunned and releasing it publicly."

In an ongoing pledge to support animal welfare awareness, public release of previous data collected on non-stun slaughter rates incited a BVA petition to stop non-stun slaughters that received a strong public backing of more than 100,000 signatures.

The FSA concluded by saying: "Animal welfare is a high priority for the FSA and our staff working in abattoirs and we remain committed to openness and transparency."

The 2013 report into UK non-stun slaughter can be found here: http://www.food.gov.uk/news-updates/news/2015/13501/animal-welfare-survey-of-slaughterhouses-published

 

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Cold-water dip to raise funds for Vetlife

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 The veterinary mental health charity Vetlife is inviting the veterinary community to join it for a sponsored cold-water dip.

The event will take place at Walpole Bay, Margate, on 17 May during Mental Health Awareness Week. Participants of all abilities can join in the challenge and are advised to bring a towel, a hot drink, a snack, and warm clothes to get changed into afterwards.

Those taking part are being asked to try to raise 100 each to support the work of the charity.

Details about how to take part can be found here. 

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Bluetongue low vector period ends

In an update to its bluetongue guidance, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced that the seasonal low vector period for the disease has ended.

With winter over, Defra is planning for a possible increase in cases as midges become more active. It has warned that farms along the east coast of England from Norfolk to Kent, and along the south coast from Kent to Devon, are at highest risk from infected midges blown over from northern Europe.

Since the virus was detected in England in November 2023, there have been 126 confirmed cases. The most recent case to be confirmed was on 1 March 2024.

Farmers are asked to continue to frequently monitor their livestock and ensure their animals and land are registered with the Animal and Plant Health Agency.