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RSPCA online campaign to launch
New effort for Freedom Food labelling scheme

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals' (RSPCA) Freedom Food labelling scheme will be expanding its online presence by launching a new online campaign to increase awareness amongst the general public about the Freedom Foods scheme and provide another source of education on animal welfare in a farming context.

Commenting, Freedom Food's Marketing Manager Liam Kurzeja said “The campaign is aimed at budget-conscious people who care about animals. The message we want to get across is that if you care about farm animal welfare, Freedom Food is the only label backed by the RSPCA. The Freedom Food logo means you can be sure that the food you are buying has come from animals reared on farms that have been inspected to the RSPCA’s higher welfare standards. But just because a product is higher welfare, it doesn’t always mean it costs a lot more. Freedom Food chicken can cost as little as 86p more than a standard chicken - that’s less than the price of a lottery ticket.”

A copy of the Freedom Food's Celebrity Recipe Collection eBook is available for download, along with more information about farm animal welfare and where Freedom Food labelled products can be bought, on the Freedom Food website.

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Annual submission deadline small pet animal exemptions

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 Companies marketing medicines for small pets exempt from authorisation must submit their annual return to the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) by 30 November 2026.

Submitting this annual return ensures continued compliance with regulatory requirements for products marketed without a full Marketing Authorisation. The exemption specifically applies to products intended for animals, cage birds, terrarium animals, small rodents, ferrets and rabbits.

For further details and submission guidelines, visit the gov.uk website.  

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BVA urges 'continued vigilance' over bluetongue

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has urged vigilance following a concerning rise in Bluetongue (BTV) cases in sheep and cattle.

In a recent statement, the BVA noted that members are reporting more severe clinical signs and higher mortality rates than in previous years.

'We know that farm vets are working hard to support farmers and animals affected by this outbreak, during what is an extremely difficult time for all involved,' they stated. 'Continued vigilance to identify disease early is vital and vaccination remains the best way of protecting animals from this disease.'