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FSA reassure on data collection policy
After a delay in the release of data prompted rumours that they were to stop collecting data altogether, the agency has released a statement dispelling concerns.
Agency to improve abattoir data collection
 
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) are implementing a new system for data collection on non-stun slaughter in UK abattoirs. After a delay in the release of data prompted rumours that they were to stop collecting data altogether, the agency has released a statement dispelling concerns.

FSA stated: "Recent media coverage has suggested that we would no longer be collecting data on the numbers of animals killed by non-stun slaughter in UK abattoirs. No such change was ever planned."

In a bid to improve systems for data collection, the FSA intend to implement a continuous means of capturing information to generate published results that are easier to understand.

The statement continued: "It has always been our intention to continue collecting information on the numbers of animals that are slaughtered in abattoirs without being stunned and releasing it publicly."

In an ongoing pledge to support animal welfare awareness, public release of previous data collected on non-stun slaughter rates incited a BVA petition to stop non-stun slaughters that received a strong public backing of more than 100,000 signatures.

The FSA concluded by saying: "Animal welfare is a high priority for the FSA and our staff working in abattoirs and we remain committed to openness and transparency."

The 2013 report into UK non-stun slaughter can be found here: http://www.food.gov.uk/news-updates/news/2015/13501/animal-welfare-survey-of-slaughterhouses-published

 

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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