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Online pig movement recording to start in October

From the beginning of October this year, the electronic recording of pig movements will be written into legislation. Following a recent consultation, Defra intends to amend the existing Pigs, Records,...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Wed, 27 Jul 2011 9:37 AM

Updated guidelines for promoting animal medicines

The National Office of Animal Health has completed its annual review of its Code of Practice for the Promotion of Animal Medicines, and a number of changes will come into effect on 1st July 2011. One change...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Fri, 24 Jun 2011 5:58 PM

NOAH welcomes decision to continue advertising to farmers

In contrast to the British Veterinary Association , The National Office of Animal Health (NOAH) has welcomed the decision by DEFRA not to proceed with the proposal contained in the draft Veterinary Medicines...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Fri, 07 Jan 2011 11:13 AM

Mixed response to new medicines regulations from BVA

The British Veterinary Association has welcomed the tightening up of sales of veterinary medicines on the internet but has expressed disappointment that the advertising of antimicrobials to farmers will...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Thu, 30 Dec 2010 1:30 PM

Vet Medicines Act and poultry wormers

Janssen Animal Health has highlighted that enforcement of the Veterinary Medicines legislation will require thousands of poultry owners to change the way they worm in the future. The company says that...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Fri, 21 Aug 2009 9:04 AM

One month to register practice premises

The RCVS issued a reminder today that there is just over a month left before the 1 April deadline for all veterinary practice premises from which medicines are to be supplied to be registered with the...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Wed, 25 Feb 2009 5:59 PM

Free masterclass to help you prepare for medicines inspection

The RCVS and the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) will be holding a free Masterclass offering practical guidance on the requirements of the Veterinary Practice Premises Register, on Saturday 4 April...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Thu, 19 Feb 2009 7:52 AM

Practice Premises Register opens for registrations

The RCVS has announced that registrations for the new RCVS Register of Veterinary Practice Premises will be accepted from 1 November 2008, allowing all those who wish to supply medicines from veterinary...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Wed, 22 Oct 2008 12:10 PM

RCVS sets up new veterinary legislation group

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons has set up a new Veterinary Legislation Group to consider proposals for changes in veterinary regulation, in the light of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Fri, 08 Aug 2008 9:52 PM

Warning: lack of 24 hour cover may seriously damage your career

Following a meeting between SPVS and the Royal College, SPVS president elect Richard Hillman has issued a warning that vets working in practices which fail to provide 24 hour emergency cover to patients...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Wed, 16 Jan 2008 8:17 AM

Defra's Exotic Animal Disease Generic Contingency Plan was laid before Parliament

Defra's Exotic Animal Disease Generic Contingency Plan was laid before Parliament last week. The plan is amended annually and is produced for Defra. It includes an overarching plan for dealing with...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Mon, 17 Dec 2007 6:55 AM

Defra's Exotic Animal Disease Generic Contingency Plan laid before Parliament

Defra's Exotic Animal Disease Generic Contingency Plan was laid before Parliament last week. The plan is amended annually and is produced for Defra. It includes an overarching plan for dealing with...

Published Arlo Guthrie on Mon, 17 Dec 2007 6:55 AM

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