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Search for missing RSPCA inspector called off
Inspector Mike reid
RSPCAInspector Mike Reid has not been seen since Sunday.
Mike Reid disappeared while on call during storm Imogen

The search for a missing RSPCA inspector who disappeared during storm Imogen has been called off.

Inspector Mike Reid has not been seen since he was called to a rescue involving 20 to 30 gannets stranded on rocks Porthchapel Beach, near Penzance, on Sunday.

His family reported him missing on Monday when he failed to return home from duty.

BBC News report that the Maritime and Coastguard Agency has called off the search “until further information becomes available”.

A spokesman said: "Land's End and Penzance Coastguard Rescue Teams, the RNLI Penlee lifeboat, Devon and Cornwall Police and the police helicopter have conducted a comprehensive land and sea search in the area and nothing has been found."

Mike, aged 54 from Redruth, is described as white, 5ft 8ins in height, of stocky build with short greying spiked hair. He was wearing black trousers, a white shirt and black jumper.

Anyone with information about Mike’s whereabouts is asked to call 999 quoting reference 106 of 8 February.

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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

News Story 1
 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.