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SPVS launches a survey on RCVS reform
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SPVS is asking its members to complete a questionnaire to ensure its response to the proposed changes accurately reflect the views of its members.
Members asked for their views to inform SPVS' response

The Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons (SPVS) has launched an online questionnaire to find out more about its members' opinions on the proposed changes to RCVS governance.

RCVS Council is currently made up of 42 members who meet three times a year in March, June and November. Among other changes, the college is proposing to increase the number of yearly meetings and cut the number of council members by at least 25 per cent.

A Defra consultation is currently underway, giving members of the veterinary profession and the public the opportunity to share their views on these proposals.

SPVS is asking its members to complete a questionnaire to ensure its response to the proposed changes accurately reflect the views of its members.

The questions cover a number of different aspects of the proposals, such as the proportion of veterinary surgeons, nurses and veterinary school representatives on council, the size of council, terms of office and methods of appointing new members.

To complete the survey, visit: http://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/NIVPX/

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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.