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Inquiry to consider farm animal welfare post-Brexit
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Committee members are welcoming views from stakeholders on a number of questions.
Views wanted from experts and stakeholders 

A short inquiry is set to explore the implications of Brexit for farm animal welfare, with the aim of informing the government on the challenges and opportunities it could face.

The EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee will take evidence from key industry representatives and academic experts at a roundtable discussion next month (5 April).

Committee members are also welcoming views from stakeholders on a number of questions:
  • What impact will Brexit have on assurance and standards in relation to farm animal welfare?
  • Is a decline in farm animal welfare standards post-Brexit inevitable? 
  • Which monitoring bodies will need to be replaced or strengthened?
  • What will the government need to do to ensure continued protection for farm animals across the UK?
  • How can the UK remain a world leader in farm animal welfare?
  • What are the post-Brexit opportunities in relation to farm animal welfare? 
  • What is the role of consumer demand and consumer awareness in high farm animal welfare standards?
  • What effect, if any, will the withdrawal from the EU have on the UK's ability to promote farm animal welfare?

All submissions should be sent to the clerk of the committee, Celia Stenderup-Petersen, by 8 April 2017: stenderuppetersenc@parliament.uk

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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