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RSPCA fight on against live exports
Legal proceedings brought against arrangements

RSPCA has bid to take on a legal fight for live animal exports, by lodging a claim in the High Court.

Currently, the Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency (AHVLA) approve and supervise live animal exports through the port of Ramsgate in Thanet, Kent.

Seeking judicial review of these arrangements, the RSPCA is bringing new legal proceedings because it believes the AHVLA is acting unlawfully.

The society vowed to fight on for the animals after more than 40 sheep had to be destroyed during an incident at the port in September, and says the port has no livestock handling facilities.

Thanet District Council immediately closed the port, however, it has since reopened and live exports have resumed, despite protests from the public and animal welfare organisations.

AHVLA has also introduced changes to its inspection regime, but RSPCA believes these are unlawful in failing to provide proper checks at the port to safeguard animal welfare.

RSPCA believes the AHVLA are also failing to require the exporters to use ports with appropriate facilities and failing to impose sailing restrictions to ensure animals are not injured or caused undue harm when being transported.

Gavin Grant, RSPCA chief executive said: "The animals have no voice and no choice. We will not walk away from their suffering in this vile and unnecessary trade… The animals deserve their day in court."

The High Court will decide whether it will hear the RSPCA's case in the new year.

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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