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Survey highlights need for more vets
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The report raises concerns that new graduates are not being equipped with sufficient skills.

Findings published from FVE survey of the veterinary profession

More veterinary surgeons will be needed in the future, according to findings published by the FVE.

Results from a survey of over 13,000 vets across Europe reveal the majority of respondents believe more vets will be needed in the future in the areas of animal welfare, disease control and environment.

Respondents also feel that more vets will be needed to meet growing demand from owners of companion and exotic animals.

The FVE survey of the veterinary profession in Europe is the first of its kind to compare veterinary demographic, labour market and financial indicators between European countries.

The published report shows the current state of the veterinary profession in respect to individual vets (e.g. earnings, focus, satisfaction), the state of the profession, veterinary practices and other places they work in.

The report raises concerns that new graduates are not being equipped with sufficient skills, and indeed that too many new vets are emerging from veterinary schools.

Respondents also feel that to meet further challenges, vets need to specialise more and agree that vets need more business training.

The FVE say that the report will allow for strategic recommendations for the future of the profession. Their aim is to repeat the survey every four years in order to determine trends.

To view the report's executive summary, findings & recommendations visit www.fve.org.

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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.