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Charity launches Nepal earthquake appeal
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WVS has sent vets and medical supplies to the area.

Vets deployed to Kathmandu to help animals and people left desolate

Emergency vets have been deployed to Kathmandu in Nepal after an earthquake left people and animals desolate, the World Veterinary Service has revealed. Vital medical supplies have also been sent to the country.

The charity's CEO Luke Gamble commented: "The Nepalese earthquake has had a devastating effect on the people and animals in the affected region. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected.

"At times like this, the remit of WVS is to help champion animal welfare at every turn and pooling our resources with our associated charities in Kathmandu and surrounding areas is a must."

The death toll has now risen to more than 5,000 according to Nepal's National Emergency Operation Centre. The country's prime minister Sushil Koirala is reported to have said that this figure could reach 10,000.

WVS is calling for help with its response to the disaster. Mr Gamble added: "Any donations of time, money or medicines will be gratefully received and only with the generosity of fantastic supporters are we able to run projects like this to make a difference to the animals who have nowhere else to turn."

For more on the appeal visit http://wvs.org.uk/how-to-help/appeals/nepal-emergency-response/

Image: WVS/Facebook

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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.