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Police dog Nero recovering after neck fractures
Nero
Nero was able to return home on 29 July and PC Warncken said he is "doing well and comfortable".

Nero was injured in a fall while tracking suspects

A police dog is said to be recovering well after suffering two neck fractures while he was tracking suspected muggers in Watford.

At around 1.45am on 21 July, a woman in her 30s was approached by four men, who threatened and assaulted her, causing minor injuries to her eye and taking her handbag.

Six-year-old German shepherd Nero and his handler responded to the incident, which occurred on Field Road in Watford.

While he was tracking suspects in the area at around 2.30am, Nero climbed over railings and fell approximately 12 feet, landing badly.

The dog was taken to a local vet where they discovered he had two fractures in his neck. His handler, PC Clive Warncken, praised vets for the "excellent care and support" they gave to both him and Nero, giving him the best chance of a full recovery and return to active duty.

Nero was able to return home on 29 July and PC Warncken said he is "doing well and comfortable".

He added: "I suspect he might be a bit frustrated as he’s used to being so active, but I will ensure he receives the rest he needs!"

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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.