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George Eustice re-appointed as Defra minister
George Eustice has been re-appointed as minister of state for agriculture, fisheries and food.

Cornwall MP responsible for food farming 

George Eustice MP has been re-appointed to his role as minister of state at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).

The MP for Camborne and Redruth received 23,001 votes in last week’s general election, meaning that his majority was reduced from more than 7,000 to just over 1,500. He has been a Defra minister since May 2013.

In the build up to the EU referendum, Mr Eustice lobbied to leave the EU, promising that the UK government “will continue to give farmers and the environment as much support – or perhaps even more – as they get now.”

He also vowed to promote improved wildlife habitats and higher animal welfare standards.

“In the scheme of things, the amount of money spent on our countryside and wildlife is very modest when compared with spending on other departments. But we could spend our money more effectively if we had control,” he said. 

Mr Eustice will serve under Michael Gove in Theresa May’s new government. Outside of politics, he comes from a farming background and his family run a fruit farm, restaurant and farm shop in Cornwall.

As minister of state for agriculture, fisheries and food, his responsibilities will include:

  • food and farming, including CAP (Common Agricultural Policy), apprenticeships, exports, and bovine TB (tuberculosis) policy

  • fisheries
  • better regulation
  • science and innovation

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RUMA CA&E extends survey deadline

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 RUMA CA&E has extended the deadline for its online survey into vaccine availability.

Vets, SQPs, retailers and wholesalers will now have until Friday, 26 September at 5pm to submit their response.

The survey aims to further understanding into the vaccine supply challenges faced by the sector. It will also consider the short and long term impacts of disruption issues.

Insights are anonymous, and will be shared with industry stakeholders and government bodies.

The survey can be accessed here

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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