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Fresh talks to be held over milk crisis
Dairy leaders will meet to discuss future plans

Farmers for Action and the NFU will meet next week to discuss a future plan of action over the dairy milk crisis.

After more than a week of protests by farmers across the country, Farmers for Action are welcoming the latest announcements by the main milk producers in the UK.

Companies including Dairy Crest, First Milk, Arla and Robert Wiseman Dairies, have decided to withdraw plans to reduce prices paid for milk next month. However, the group has said the decision by these large producers to delay or scrap milk price cuts of about 2p/litre scheduled for 1 August of "did not go far enough".

FFA chairman, David Handley, said: "This sends a very strong message regarding unity in the dairy industry. The united coalition group together with united dairy farmers, supported by the media and general public, have taken us up the first step towards a sustainable dairy industry, for the future of the next generation of dairy farmers.”

Mr Handley said the coalition would meet again early next week to plan the next part of its strategy, which is to find the money taken off dairy farmers during the earlier milk price cuts of May/June 2012.

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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.'