Your data on MRCVSonline
The nature of the services provided by Vision Media means that we might obtain certain information about you.
Please read our Data Protection and Privacy Policy for details.

In addition, (with your consent) some parts of our website may store a 'cookie' in your browser for the purposes of
functionality or performance monitoring.
Click here to manage your settings.
EmailIphone Application    Posted: 3rd August 2012
If you would like to forward this story on to a friend, simply fill in the form below and click send.
Your friend's email:
Your email:
Your name:
 
 
Send Cancel
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.

Become a member or log in to add this story to your CPD history

Animal Medicines Amnesty returns this November

News Story 1
 Veterinary practices are being urged to help owners safely dispose of any unused and expired pet medicines - not just antibiotics - during November's Animal Medicines Amnesty.

Organised by the Responsible Use of Medicines Alliance Companion Animal and Equine (RUMA CA&E), the initative is supported by a range of cross-sector organisations.

Practices are encouraged to use the campaign to engage the whole practice team and raise awareness of the safe disposal of medicines with clients. Learn how your practice can get involved at rumacae.org.uk 

Click here for more...
News Shorts
APHA launches free virtual work experience programme

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), in collaboration with Springpod, has launched a free virtual work experience programme, giving young people across the UK the chance to explore careers dedicated to protecting animal and plant health.

The on-demand programme offers a unique insight into career opportunities within APHA, showcasing how students can contribute to tackling some of the UK's most critical biosecurity and environmental challenges.

Designed for students aged 13 and over, the course includes more than 10 hours of engaging content featuring real-life industry insights, scenario-based challenges, and practical guidance on applying for jobs. To register for the course, visit the APHA website.