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Leaflet warns farmers of slurry risks
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Farmers should be informed about the dangers of slurry gases.
Farm Safety Partnership releases a leaflet about the dangers surrounding slurry gases 

Slurry gas is a cocktail of toxic products, including hydrogen sulphide, that are released when slurry decomposes.
 
Even just a few breaths of this gas can render a person unconscious, and it has been the cause of many high profile accidents, often resulting in fatalities of people and animals.
 
With this in mind, the Farm Safety Partnership, chaired by the National Farmer's Union (NFU), has launched a new leaflet as part of its Stop! Think! slurry gas campaign, which is due to be unveiled at Grassland & Muck at Stoneleigh Park.
 
NFU vice president Guy Smith said:
“Deaths from slurry gas still occur and these are made all the more tragic by the fact that so many people die who instinctively go to the aid of those in difficulty. 
 
“This new leaflet has 11 points to follow to reduce the risk of a slurry gas incident. But it is equally important to know that if there is a problem, stop the pump, get the person to fresh air, but don’t put yourself at risk, call 999 and advise the emergency services that slurry gas may be present.”
 
To download the leaflet, visit the Farm Safety Partnership website here.

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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.