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One special rescue dog set to meet the Queen
Battersea dog with crown
Anyone who has adopted a Battersea dog can enter by tweeting a photo or video of their pooch to @BDCH.

A royal occasion to celebrate Battersea's new kennels

Her Majesty the Queen is set to open Battersea Dogs and Cats Home's new kennels this month. To celebrate this grand occasion, one former rescue dog and their owner will be returning to the home for the royal visit.

Nearly a year ago, the charity vowed to replace its old Victorian kennels with £1.9 million state-of-the-art facilities. Having first opened its doors more than 150 years ago, Battersea wanted to bring its kennels into the 21st century.

Her Majesty has been the charity's royal patron since May 18, 1956. She will officially open the new kennels on March 17 and during her visit, one very special rescue dog will be able to meet her.

Claire Horton, Battersea's chief executive said: "What Battersea dog owner wouldn’t want their pet to see The Queen?

"At Battersea we pride ourselves on giving a second chance of happiness to thousands of dogs every year, and now we can offer one outstanding former resident the extraordinary experience of joining us to greet our royal patron."

Anyone who has adopted a Battersea dog can enter by sending a photo or video of their pooch to the charity's Twitter page (@BDCH) with the hashtag #Maamsbestfriend. Proud owners can be as creative as they like with their entries.

The competition will run until Friday, March 6 and the winning dog will be notified on March 12, so they can prepare for their royal appointment.

Image courtesy of Battersea Dogs & Cats Home

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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.