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Moredun and Biobest celebrate 18 years of rabies testing
Biobest tests samples from across the globe to prove dogs and cats are immune to rabies before they are allowed to travel.

Test proves immunity prior to travel

Veterinary diagnostics business Biobest and The Moredun Research Institute are celebrating 18 years of collaboration in rabies serology testing for the international movement of cats and dogs.

The collaboration began in 1999, with Moredun providing the high containment testing laboratory and Biobest providing the technical expertise and understanding to perform the blood testing of pets.

Today, Biobest tests samples from across the globe to prove dogs and cats are immune to rabies before they are allowed to travel.

“This test, which proves immunity to rabies prior to travel, has facilitated international movement of pets and cats all over the world without lengthy quarantine periods; reducing stress and inconvenience for pets and owners when moving between countries,” commented Paul Burr, director of Biobest.

Julie Fitzpatrick, scientific director and CEO, Moredun added: “This is an excellent example of innovative collaboration.Moredun has world class facilities and expertise to enable the safe handling of pathogens allowing this testing to be conducted safely and effectively.”

The internationally recognised test shows a biological effect (neutralisation) of infectious virus. In virology, these neutralisation tests are recognised as showing the best correlation between positive test results and immunity to infection. The service is also cost effective and fast; test results are typically returned to the customer within five working days of the sample.

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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.