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Pig heath and welfare annual report
Key points highlighted to move strategy forward

The Pig Health and Welfare Council (PHWC) has published its 2013 report into the 20:20 Pig Health and Welfare Strategy.

Key points highlighted in the report include the focus on the responsible use of antimicrobials, knowledge transfer to improve training and stockman skills, horizon scanning to identify threats from emerging diseases and the Pig Health Improvement Project.

The PHWC is a cross-industry alliance, with representative members from each stage of pig production – from "farm to fork". Part of the 2011 strategy, the PHWC aims for a coordinated and integrated approach to improving pig health and welfare.

Farming minister, David Heath, launched the annual report at an industry breakfast held at the House of Commons.

Professor Jim Scudamore, chairman of the PHWC, said: "A great deal has already been achieved but there remains many challenges to be faced in the coming years.

"It is important to develop clear targets and to describe how those targets will be measured… an important activity for the PHWC in 2013."

Click here to download the report.

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Webinar to explore AMR in vet dentistry

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 The WSAVA has invited veterinary professionals to a webinar on responsible antibiotic usage in dentistry.

On 19 November 2025, at 1am, Dr J Scott Weese and Dr Brooke Niemiec will share the latest advice for antimicrobial use. They will present research on oral bacterology, and explain how attendees can choose appropriate antibiotics.

The session will cover pre-, intra- and post-operative guidelines, with recommendations for various pathologies.

The webinar is designed to support veterinary professionals to make informed decisions and tackle antimicrobial resistance.

Attendees can register here. 

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Dechra launches checklist for veterinary sustainability

Global animal health specialist Dechra has announced the world's first Veterinary Green Theatre Checklist (VGTC) to help make surgery more sustainable.

Endorsed by leading veterinary organisations, including the BEVA, BVNA and RCVS Knowledge, the checklist is designed to reduce the environmental footprint of veterinary care, while supporting better animal health outcomes.

The checklist was launched at the World Congress of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia in Paris and will be followed by an internal training and awareness campaign. For more information, visit dechra.com