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BSE detection highlights effectiveness of surveillance controls

21 Aug 2026,

Technical & Regulatory

A case of classical BSE has been confirmed in a cow in Dumfries and Galloway. While any BSE case attracts attention, importantly this isolat...

Scotland tightens Bluetongue controls as BTV-3 cases increase

21 Aug 2026,

Technical & Regulatory

The Scottish Government has strengthened its controls against Bluetongue virus (BTV-3) following further cases in Dumfries and Galloway and ...

BMPA establishes UK’s first pre-stun halal export accreditation scheme

21 Aug 2026,

Technical & Regulatory

On 25 June, the BMPA announced it will establish and operate a new UK Pre-Stun Halal Export Accreditation Scheme, creating an industry-led f...

New Swiss trade deal opens doors for UK beef and lamb

14 Aug 2026,

Trade

The UK and Switzerland have concluded negotiations on a new Free Trade Agreement which could create valuable new opportunities for British b...

Could Danish pig reforms reshape UK pork trade?

14 Aug 2026,

Trade

Major environmental and animal welfare reforms being proposed in Denmark could have implications well beyond its domestic pig industry, not ...

EU antimicrobial export rules change from 3 September

14 Aug 2026,

Technical & Regulatory

From 3 September 2026, new EU antimicrobial certification requirements will apply to certain meat and other Products of Animal Origin export...

Further update from Defra on Calais carcass inspection arrangements

07 Aug 2026,

Trade

Defra has issued a further update on the new carcass inspection arrangements at Calais, which came into effect on 1st August 2026. As previo...

Brazilian beef import concerns rumble on

07 Aug 2026,

Trade

The debate over Brazilian beef and poultry imports has intensified this week as the UK Government comes under increasing pressure to decide ...

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Articles

BSE detection highlights effectiveness of surveillance controls

Scotland tightens Bluetongue controls as BTV-3 cases increase

BMPA establishes UK’s first pre-stun halal export accreditation scheme

New Swiss trade deal opens doors for UK beef and lamb

Could Danish pig reforms reshape UK pork trade?

EU antimicrobial export rules change from 3 September

Further update from Defra on Calais carcass inspection arrangements

Brazilian beef import concerns rumble on

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