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Farmers who take TB risks face lower payments
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Rebecca Evans: "I have decided to change our legislation to introduce measures which will penalise people who are undertaking risky practices."
Compensation could be reduced under new rules in Wales

Welsh farmers who undertake 'risky' practices that may aid the spread of TB could have their compensation payments reduced, under new rules set to come into force.

The move was announced this week by Rebecca Evans, Welsh deputy minister for farming and food.  It follows a recent consultation on proposals to change the Tuberculosis (Wales) Order 2010.

Ms Evans said the proposals are intended to strike a balance between fair compensation of farmers, incentivising the minimisation of risks and penalising risky behaviour.

"After careful consideration I have decided to change our legislation to introduce measures which will penalise people who are undertaking risky practices which can jeopardise the success of the TB eradication programme."

Ms Evans also said she believes the majority of farmers abide by the rules and therefore little will change for them - they will continue to receive full compensation based on market value.

"The new legislation will provide us with the powers to reduce compensation for those people who have broken the rules," she added.

The legislation will be drafted over the coming months, during which time the government will engage with the farming industry on practical issues.

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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.