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Welsh Deputy Minister announces launch of independent dairy review
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An independent review of the Welsh dairy sector has been announced.

Review to be carried out in response to recent cuts in milk prices

Andy Richardson, a member of the Dairy Task Force for Wales, has agreed to undertake the independent review of the Welsh dairy sector, the Deputy Minister for Wales has announced.

Deputy Minister Rebecca Evans stated last month that the review would be carried out in response to the recent cuts in milk prices. The review will also consider the effectiveness of the Plan for Milk and Voluntary Code in Wales.

Speaking at the NFU annual conference yesterday (November 13) Rebecca Evans said: “Mr Richardson has a wealth of experience in the dairy sector and has been involved in similar high profile initiatives at a UK level so I am pleased that he has agreed to undertake this important work.

“I expect the review to provide clear strategic direction for the dairy sector across the whole supply chain, offering a series of recommendations that government and the industry can put in place to deliver resilience, economic growth and the creation of additional jobs within the industry here in Wales.”

The review process is expected to by completed by the end of February 2015. 

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Equine Disease Surveillance report released for Q4 2025

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 The latest Equine Disease Surveillance report has been released, with details on equine disease from Q4 of 2025.

The report, produced by Equine Infectious Disease Surveillance, includes advice on rule changes for equine influenza vaccination.

Statistics and maps detail recent outbreaks of equine herpes virus, equine influenza, equine strangles and equine grass sickness. A series of laboratory reports provides data on virology, bacteriology, parasitology and toxicosis.

This issue also features a case study of orthoflavivus-associated neurological disease in a horse in the UK. 

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NSA webinar explores sheep tailing and castration

The National Sheep Association (NSA) is to host a free webinar on the castration and tail docking of lambs.

The webinar, 'Understanding the tailing and castration consultation: A guide for sheep farmers', will be hosted online on Monday, 2 March 2026 at 7.30pm.

It comes during a government consultation into the methods used for these procedures. Farmers are encouraged to engage before the consultation period closes on Monday, 9 March 2026.

The webinar offers clear and actionable guidance to support farmers to contribute meaningfully to the consultation and prepare for potential changes.

On the panel will be former SVS president Kate Hovers, farmer and vet Ann Van Eetvelt and SRUC professor in Animal Health and Veterinary Sciences Cathy Dwyer. Each panel member will utilise their own specialism and expertise to evaluate risks and outcomes to sheep farming.

Find out more about the webinar on the NSA website.