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Key issues discussed at dairy forum

Strategy papers presented to industry members

Animal health and welfare, knowledge exchange and research and development were the key issues at a recent Dairy Science Forum (DSF).

The object of the event was to look at ways to help protect the future competitiveness and sustainability of the dairy farming industry.

Guests from throughout the dairy sector were invited to attend the event, which was held at Porthcullis House in Westminster and hosted by MP Rory Stewart.

Three strategy papers were presented and followed up with group discussions. Guests were then given the opportunity to put forward suggestions.

Overall, there was a great deal of consensus on the key points.

David Black, DSF chairman, said: "We aimed to help align the thinking throughout the dairy industry by producing these strategy papers and identifying what we saw as the key issues."

He added that the basis of animal welfare is to address the needs of the animals themselves so that they are healthy and productive.

"We are in a position to empower farmers and advisers with the information they need and give access to evidence-based science so that the UK industry becomes ever more vibrant and competitive in world markets."

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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

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 Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.

The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress. 

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New form for online veterinary medicines retailers

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has produced a new online form for retailers wishing to sell veterinary medicines on the internet.

The form replace the previous Word version and is part of the VMD's ongoing commitment to digitise its processes. Anyone retailing prescription medicines online, including POM-V, POM-VPS and NFA-VPS categories, is lawfully required to register with the VMD before trading.

The change only applies to new applicants. Retailers already listed on the VMD's Register of Online Retailers or registered under the Accredited Internet Retailer Scheme (AIRS) do not need to do anything.