NFU members joined NFU Deputy President Tom Bradshaw, Cat McLaughlin Chief Animal Health and Welfare Adviser, and John Royle Chief Livestock Adviser to understand the regulatory changes that are planned in the issuing of penalty notices for certain offences relating to animals and animal products.
The interactive webinar provided members with the opportunity to indicate their views on a series of poll questions and ask direct questions to the panel.
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Meet the speakers
Tom Bradshaw
NFU President
The home farm is based around arable production but has also diversified into equestrian and renewables.
Tom has represented the NFU from Local Branch Chairman through to Chair of the National Combinable Crops Board.
Tom was elected to the position of NFU President in February 2024.
Responsibilities
- Animal health and welfare incl. bTB
- Trade and standards
- Climate, energy and net zero
- Food supply chain (fair dealing, mergers and acquisitions, competition, regulation)
- Animal ID and movements
- Assurance review
- Taxation and fiscal policy
- Immigration
Cat McLaughlin
Chief Animal Health and Welfare Adviser
Cat is听also the Chair of the RUMA Targets Task Force and a director of AMTRA (Animal Medicines Training Regulatory Authority).
Her previous roles have included Scottish extension officer of the Milk Development Council and Market Information Manager of Quality Meat Scotland(QMS)/Meat and Livestock Commission (Scotland).
A graduate of the University of Aberdeen (Agriculture, with Honours in Animal Science) she also holds a PG Diploma in Farm Business Organisational Management from the Scottish Agricultural College (Aberdeen).
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John Royle
Chief Livestock Adviser
John is responsible for representing the interests of beef and sheep members on a wide range of policy issues. The livestock team manage the national livestock board and uplands forum.