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VMD outlines changes to Special Import Scheme
medicines
The changes aim to simplify the application process and reduce administrative burdens.
System will be simplified from 1 November 2016

Changes to the Special Import Scheme, including wholesale dealer imports (WDIC), will come into effect from 1 November 2016.

Import certificates are issued by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) to maintain an audit trail of medicines allowed to enter the UK for veterinary use.

The VMD says the changes will simplify the application process and reduce administrative burdens.

The changes are:
  • Certificates (SIC and STC) are now shorter and contain only essential information
  • WDIC certificates are now available to apply for online: https://www.vmd.defra.gov.uk/sis/default.aspx
  • The VMD will no longer accept poster or email WDIC applications from 1 November
For guidance on the Special Import Scheme visit: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-a-certificate-to-import-a-veterinary-medicine-into-the-uk

Or, email: import.cert@vmd.defra.gsi.gov.uk

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Reporting service for dead wild birds updated

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 The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has updated its online reporting service for dead wild birds.

The new version allows those reporting a dead bird to drop a pin on a map when reporting the location. It also includes a wider range of wild bird species groups to select from when describing the bird.

The online service, which helps APHA to monitor the spread of diseases such as avian influenza, can be accessed here. 

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NI chief vet urges bluetongue vigilance

Northern Ireland's chief veterinary officer (CVO) has urged farmers to be vigilant for signs of bluetongue, after the Animal and Plant Health Agency warned there was a very high probability of further cases in Great Britain.

There have been 126 confirmed cases of bluetongue virus serotype 3 in England since November 2023, with no cases reported in Northern Ireland. The movement of live ruminants from Great Britain to Northern Ireland is currently suspended.

According to the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), the virus is most likely to enter Northern Ireland through infected animals or germplasm (semen or ova) being imported.

Brian Dooher, Northern Ireland's CVO, said: "Surveillance for this disease within Northern Ireland has been increased to assist with detection at the earliest opportunity which will facilitate more effective control measures."

Farmers should report any suspicions of the disease to their private veterinary practitioner, the DAERA Helpline on 0300 200 7840 or their local DAERA Direct Veterinary Office.