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Views sought on new code of practice for pig welfare
The new Code aims to give pig farmers the latest guidance on current legislation.
Code reflects latest veterinary and scientific knowledge

Defra has launched a consultation into plans for a new statutory code of practice for the welfare of pigs.

The existing code provides keepers of pigs with guidance on how to comply with current welfare legislation. However, it has not been updated since it was published in 2003.

Defra proposes to repeal the current statutory Code of Recommendations for the Welfare of Livestock: Pigs (2003) and to replace it with a new statutory code.

The aim of this new code is to give farmers the latest guidance on current legislation, reflect the latest in veterinary and scientific knowledge and present this in a clear and relevant way.

The consultation is seeking views on whether and how well the draft statutory code, published with this consultation, achieves these aims.

The consultation will run until 9 March 2018 and can be found at https://consult.defra.gov.uk/animal-health-and-welfare/consultation-on-pig-a-draft-code-of-practice/consultation/intro/

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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