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Illegal wildcat fur coat seized in Buxton
Geoffroy's cat
Geoffroy’s cats (Leopardus geoffroyi) have the highest level of protection under Cites.

Geoffroy’s cat fur was being sold in town centre shop

Derbyshire Police have seized an illegal fur coat made from the pelt of a Geoffroy’s cat. The fur was being sold from a shop in Buxton town centre.

Native to South America, Geoffroy’s cats (Leopardus geoffroyi) have the highest level of protection under Cites. Anyone selling this type of fur must have a proper licence unless it pre-dates 1947.

Police say they were alerted that the coat was genuine fur and, working with the National Wildlife Crime Unit, they sized the fur on 8 February.

PC Emerson Buckingham said: “Geoffroy’s cats used to be widely hunted for their pelts, which were then made into garments and sold in the fur trade. When the cats were placed under the CITES scheme, that trade dropped off but we still see these kinds of furs, of many different prohibited species, being sold.

“The trade of any CITES animal is prohibited and anyone who sells them on is only encouraging the illegal killing of animals and trade of their pelts. These animals have protection for a reason and it’s important that we and the National Wildlife Crime Unit take action to prevent such trade whenever we have the chance.”

The owner of the fur coat has been dealt with by community resolution.
Wildlife crime offences can be reported to police by calling 101 or Crimestoppers 0800 555 111.

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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.