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New grant for Welsh livestock markets
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The grant forms part of a comprehensive range of measures set out by the Welsh government to control TB in the country.
Grant will enable markets to upgrade facilities to display animals TB history

Livestock markets in Wales are now able to apply for a grant to upgrade their facilities to enable them to display TB information of animals being sold.

The 'Informed Purchasing' grant will help markets purchase equipment, such as display boards and screens, where the TB history of animals can be displayed.

Deputy Minister for Farming and Food, Rebecca Evans, said: "This grant will help enable markets to make this information readily available at the point of sale to help famers make more informed buying decisions and consider what precautions they may need to take."

The grant forms part of a comprehensive range of measures set out by the Welsh government to control TB in the country. These include annual testing, cattle movement restrictions free bio-security advice to farmers and badger vaccination.

Since 2009, there has been decline in the number of new herd incidents and total number of animals slaughtered for TB control, which indicates that the programme is working.

Markets are now able to apply for the grant and will be able to do so until 1 June.  Those successful can receive up to 50 per cent of the eligible costs. The maximum amount of funding available per site is £2,500.

The grant can also be used for other activities, such as events and advice to buyers, which will encourage farmers to share TB information.

For more information, visit the Welsh government's bTB website. 

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FIVP announces third series of Practice Matters

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 The Federation of Independent Veterinary Practices (FIVP) has announced a third season of its podcast, Practice Matters.

Hosted by Ian Wolstenholme, series three will focus on the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigation, including a discussion about some of the expected impacts on independent veterinary colleagues.

Episode one launches on 13th January with guests Drs David Reader and Scott Summers, who will draw on their research into the CMA investigation and provide insights into themes such as transparency, pricing and consumer trust.

Ian Wolstenholme said: "In its third series, we will try and hone in on what the changes will mean in reality for independent practices with advice and guidance on implementation and delivery, drawing on the experience of our own team and other experts in the profession. Hope you can join us soon!" 

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Survey seeks ruminant sector views on antimicrobial stewardship

A new survey is seeking views of people working in the UK ruminant sector on how to tackle the challenge of demonstrating responsible antibiotic stewardship.

Forming part of a wider, collaborative initiative, the results will help identify the types of data available so that challenges with data collection can be better understood and addressed.

Anyone working in the UK farming sector, including vets and farmers,is encouraged to complete the survey, which is available at app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk