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Onswitch founder made honorary professor
Alison Lambert has been recognised for her standing within the profession and contributions to undergraduate teaching.

Alison Lambert recognised for standing within the profession

Onswitch’s founder and managing director Alison Lambert has been made honorary associate professor in veterinary business at the University of Nottingham.

The well-known speaker received the title in recognition of her standing within the profession and contributions to undergraduate teaching.

For several years, Onswitch has enjoyed a close relationship with the University’s School of Veterinary Medicine and Science. The company runs a popular Dragons’ Den-style business competition with veterinary students each year and is currently match-funding a PhD exploring the anatomy of a consult.

Alison Lambert said: “Every aspect of Onswitch's work is shaped and informed by evidence, whether it be in practice or in academia. Student teaching is built around data collected by Onswitch in qualitative and quantitative research, always undertaken in adherence with strict Market Research Society guidelines.

“Students are taught to make decisions based on presenting evidence when they consult, and we teach them that the same principles apply equally to managing a practice and engaging with clients.

“I’m so proud to be named honorary associate professor, and look forward to many more years of close association with such a forward-thinking institution as Nottingham University's School of Veterinary Medicine and Science."

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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.