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Orphaned seal pups crisis appeal
RSPCA is appealing for funds and equipment to help pups.

Help needed for charity caring for grey seal pups

THE RSPCA has launched an appeal for donations of both money and equipment to help stranded seal pups.

Following the tidal surge last week, the East Winch Wildlife Centre in Norfolk is brimming with seal pups and is appealing for donations to help look after them.

More than 100 pups are being cared for at the centre, many of which are still less than three weeks old, and would still be dependent on their mother's milk.

Alison Charles, East Winch Wildlife Centre manager, said:
“We have never had a seal rescue project on a scale as big as this before. If it wasn’t for us, these seal pups would starve to death. But we really need the public’s help because without their donations we simply couldn’t do what we do.
“This couldn’t have happened at a worse time. We are at the height of the grey seal pupping season, which means most of these poor seals should still be dependent on their mother’s milk
“Christmas hasn’t been too kind to these seals so far, but hopefully the public’s generosity will bring them a little bit of festive cheer.”
Along with donations to help fund the care of the seals, the centre is also appealing for practical items used by centre staff to rehabilitate the seal pups. These may be taken directly to RSPCA East Winch Wildlife Centre at Station Road, East Winch, King’s Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 1NR.

Items include:
    ▪    Industrial liquidiser
    ▪    Industrial dishwasher
    ▪    1L and 2L plastic measuring jugs
    ▪    Washing-up bowls for seals to drink from
    ▪    Stainless steel dog bowls to warm feeds in
    ▪    Calf matting to keep the seals comfortable and warm
    ▪    Large sachets of Lecture
    ▪    Knee pads and cushioned kneelers used by staff during feeding times
    ▪    Scrubbing brushes, deck brooms and handles
    ▪    Milton tablets to sterilise funnels after feeding
    ▪    Milk, tea, coffee and sugar to keep the staff and volunteers going
    ▪    Fridges in working order


The centre does not need any more towels following a recent successful appeal.

If you wish to make a donation, you can text SEAL01 followed by how much you would like to donate to 70070 (for example, SEAL01 £3).

 

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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.