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Federation of Independent Veterinary Practices formed
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FIVP seeks to work with suppliers that wish to support this sector of the veterinary market.
Membership open to all UK-based veterinary practices 

A new association that aims to represent the interests and promote values of independent veterinary practices has been launched.

Membership to The Federation of Independent Veterinary Practices (FIVP) is open to all UK-based practices meeting the essential criteria of independent ownership and high standards of veterinary service.

FIVP seeks to work with suppliers that wish to support this sector of the veterinary market and to develop services that support its development.

Practices and organisations wishing to find out more can write to:

Mr Ian Skates
Federation of Independent Veterinary Practices
Elmtree Business Park
Elmswell
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP30 9HR

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Annual submission deadline small pet animal exemptions

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 Companies marketing medicines for small pets exempt from authorisation must submit their annual return to the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) by 30 November 2026.

Submitting this annual return ensures continued compliance with regulatory requirements for products marketed without a full Marketing Authorisation. The exemption specifically applies to products intended for animals, cage birds, terrarium animals, small rodents, ferrets and rabbits.

For further details and submission guidelines, visit the gov.uk website.  

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Bluetongue RZ extended across Scotland

The Scottish Government has announced an extension to a Bluetongue Restricted Zone that is in place in south-west Scotland.

From 3 October, the Restricted Zone will be extended to cover the whole of Scotland. The Animal, Plant and Health Agency (APHA) says this is in response to further disease spread, as well as simplify trading conditions ahead of the autumn.

Since the whole country will share a disease status, it will no longer be necessary to have a movement license to move susceptible livestock around the country. Restrictions on germinal products remain.

As of 1 October 2026, there were 1,979 cases of BTV-3 in England, 389 cases in Wales and 40 cases in Scotland.