Watch again: Have your say on the NFU's response to the Animal Health and Welfare Pathway Consultation

07 May 2026, 16:00 – 17:00

Virtual Event

The NFU hosted a webinar for members to have their say on our response to the AHWP (Animal Health and Welfare Pathway) consultation. It is now available to watch again.

The government is consulting on proposals designed to introduce a new phase in the AHWP, which will see voluntary enrolment replaced with mandatory engagement and the cessation of funded elements.

This webinar discussed details of the response the NFU will be submitting on behalf of members, based on the contributions made by the national livestock and dairy boards.

Meet the speaker

Cat McLaughlin

NFU Chief Animal Health and Welfare Adviser

Catherine (Cat) McLaughlin is the NFU's Chief Animal Health and Welfare Adviser and is currently serving as a director of RUMA Agriculture after serving as its chair for six years.

Cat is also Chair of EPRUMA (European Platform for the Responsible Using of Medicines in Animals) 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).

Event details
Start Date
07 May 2026 at 16:00
End Date
07 May 2026 at 17:00
Location
Virtual Event

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