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Finalists announced for National Cat Awards 2014
Elias Credit Phil Carpenter
Elias, a caring puss who helps his Army veteran owner cope with post-traumatic stress disorder.

Who will be the UK's top cat in this year's National Cat Awards?

Seventeen fabulous felines have been announced as finalists in Cats Protection's National Cat Awards 2014.

Organised by the UK's largest cat charity, the event is designed to celebrate the extraordinary tales of survival, companionship and bravery in the feline world.

The 17 shortlisted cats have been announced across five categories: Hero Cat, Most Caring Cat, Most Incredible Story and The Most Outstanding Rescue Cat. Finalists include: Elias, a caring puss who helps his Army veteran owner cope with post-traumatic stress disorder and Milly Moos, a family cat who calms a toddler's nerves by accompanying him on the school run.

Owners now face a nail-biting wait until a star-studded award ceremony on August 7 at The Savoy Hotel in London. Category winners will be announced and one will be named the overall National Cat of the Year.

Kate Bunting, awards organiser, said: “We received hundreds of entries from across the UK and every single one was a reminder of the special place cats have in the lives of their owners. The National Cat Awards is about celebrating the things that make cats such unique and wonderful pets. From the touching stories of companionship to the amazing stories of bravery and survival, it's been a real pleasure to receive so many heart-warming stories about the nation's cats.”

The current National Cat of the Year is Jessi-Cat from Manchester, who helps nine-year-old Lorcan Dillon cope with Asperger's syndrome and selective mutism.

Winners in four categories will be chosen by celebrity judges including Downton Abbey star Paul Copley, Emmerdale actress Eden Taylor-Draper, West End actress Carley Stenson and Republica singer Saffron Sprackling.

To view details of all the finalists, please visit www.cats.org.uk/get-involved

Image courtesy of Phil Carpenter.

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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.