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Six-day-old baby dies: police seize dog
An Alaskan malamute, similar to the one seized by police.
An Alaskan malamute, similar to the one seized by police.

Breed not listed as a dangerous dog

A six-day-old baby girl has died and a dog has been seized by police following an incident at a house in Carmarthenshire yesterday.

The baby, named as Eliza-Mae Mullane from Pontyberem, was taken to Cardiff Hospital at around 8.30am yesterday morning where she was pronounced dead.

Police said the family fog was an Alaskan malamute which is not listed under the Dangerous Dogs Act.

Chief inspector Ieuan Matthews said: “We are investigating the sudden death of a baby at a property in New Road, Pontyberem.

"The baby girl was just 6 days old.

"We were called by the Welsh Ambulance NHS Trust just before 8.30am, and the baby was taken by heli-med to the Heath Hospital.

"Sadly she was later pronounced dead at University of Wales Hospital in Cardiff.

"The family dog – an Alaskan malamute has been seized by police in connection with the ongoing enquiry. I can confirm that this dog is not listed under the Dangerous Dogs Act.

"Clearly, our sympathies are with the family at this tragic time and we have specialist officers who are supporting them.

"As far as our enquiries are concerned, the investigation is still at an early stage.”

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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.