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MPs to debate live animal exports
More than 63,000 people have signed the petition urging the prime minister to ban the export of live animals.
Petition garners more than 63,000 signatures

A petition calling on the government to end the export of live animals after Brexit has gained enough support to trigger a debate in parliament.

At the time of writing, more than 63,000 people have signed the petition urging the prime minister to ban the export of live animals in favour of a carcass-only trade.

The online petition states: “The transport of live animals exported from the UK causes immense suffering. This trade is governed by EU law, not the UK Government.

“The Government should plan legislation to ban the export of live farm animals in favour of a carcass-only trade and introduce this as soon as we leave the EU.”

In its general election manifesto, the Conservative government said: “As we leave the European Union, we can take early steps to control the export of live farm animals for slaughter” and will be considering options in this context.

MPs are now set to debate the issue in Parliament on Monday 26 February.

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Submissions open for BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026

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 The BSAVA has opened submissions for the BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026.

It is an opportunity for applicants to present new research on any veterinary subject, such as the preliminary results of a study, discussion of a new technique or a description of an interesting case.

They must be based on high-quality clinical research conducted in industry, practice or academia, and summarised in 250 words.

Applications are welcome from vets, vet nurses, practice managers, and students.

Submissions are open until 6 March 2026. 

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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