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Statue built to honour James Herriot
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(left to right) Christopher Timothy, Jim Herriot, Sean Hedges-Quinn, Rosie Page and Jim Wight.

Vet and author's children call the statue “a very fitting tribute”

A statue of James Herriot has been unveiled in Yorkshire, to honour the world-renowned vet and author.

Under the pseudonym James Herriot, Alf Wight wrote books on the life of a country vet that inspired the hugely popular TV series All Creatures Great and Small.

Alf's son and daughter, Jim Wight and Rosie Page, said the statue is “a very fitting tribute”.

It was unveiled by the World of James Herriot, who raised the money for the work, at the James Herriot Hall on Saturday, October 4.

The ceremony also marked the launch of the James Herriot Statue and Legacy Fund, which aims to provide bursaries for those wishing to enter a career in animal welfare.

Jim and Rosie added: “This is a unique opportunity to develop a legacy to support young people who wish to become veterinary surgeons, or to pursue a career dedicated to animal welfare. Our father would be proud to be associated with this initiative.”

According to Ian Ashton, managing director of the World of James Herriot, the fund has already raised £30,000. The aim is to double this figure initially, to allow the first bursaries to be awarded.

The event was attended by Alf's family; Christopher Timothy, who played James Herriot in All Creatures Great and Small; Jim Herriot, the former Birmingham City goalkeeper whose name Alf Wight used as a pseudonym; and Sean Hedges-Quinn, the statue's sculptor.

Image courtesy of the World of James Herriot

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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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