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APHA confirms TB in Cumbrian badgers
Bovine TB has been identified in badgers in East Cumbria for the first time.
Disease detected as part of routine surveillance

Bovine TB has been identified in badgers in East Cumbria for the first time, the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has confirmed.

In a statement, the APHA said that the disease was detected as part of routine surveillance in the low-risk region of the country.

This surveillance includes testing badgers killed in road traffic incidents for M. bovis.

An APHA spokesperson said: “A number of bTB breakdowns in cattle herds have been identified in east Cumbria. APHA has carried out a thorough investigation, which found evidence the disease is present in badgers in the area.
 
“We are working closely with farmers and others affected to assess the extent of disease in the badger population. Additional cattle controls are in place and further action will depend on the results of our surveillance.
 
“Farmers in the area should continue to practice good biosecurity to minimise the risk of disease spreading to their farms.”

The APHA says that between November 2014 and February 2017, 16 cattle holdings in east Cumbria had been affected.

Investigations into the likely source of the disease and extent of spread in the area are ongoing.

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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.