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New type of river dolphin is discovered
An Amazon river dolphin – now scientists say they have discovered a new species, for the first time in nearly 100 years
An Amazon river dolphin – now scientists say they have discovered a new species, for the first time in nearly 100 years

First discovery of its type in nearly 100 years

Scientists in Brazil say they have identified a new species of river dolphin, the first to be discovered in nearly 100 years.

River dolphins are among the most endangered mammals in the world.
The new species was found in the Araguaia River Basin in Brazil.

Researchers from the  Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM) and the National Research Institute of the Amazon (INPA) in Brazil and  say the species separated from other Amazonian dolphins more than two million years ago.

"This discovery highlights the immensity of the deficit in our knowledge of Neotrpical biodiversity, as well as vulnerability of  biodiversity to anthropogenic actions in an increasingly threatened landscape," wrote lead author Tomas Hrbek in the journal Plos One .

The research paper added that three of the four existing species of river dolphin are listed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature's (IUCN) red list as under threat.

See the findings in full at Plos One.

Image (C) Benjli/Wikimedia

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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.