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Vet made an OBE in New Year’s Honours
“I am surprised and deeply honoured to be appointed as an OBE."
Prof Meredith’s appointment recognises services to animal welfare 

Veterinary surgeon Anna Meredith has been made an OBE for services to animal welfare, in recognition of her work in the fields of zoological and conservation medicine.

Professor Meredith took up a new role as head of Melbourne Veterinary School in July this year, having previously worked at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies. However, she maintains strong links with Edinburgh University and returns regularly to the UK.

Commenting on her appointment, she said: “I am surprised and deeply honoured to be appointed as an OBE, and humbled that others felt I was worthy. Along with many other dedicated colleagues I strive, as a veterinarian, to improve animal health and welfare.

“I believe passionately that we have a duty of care for all the species with which we share this planet, and are morally obliged to safeguard their health and welfare. This approach has a beneficial impact on human health and welfare and the health of the ecosystems on which we all depend.”

Prof Meredith worked as head veterinary surgeon at Edinburgh Zoo for 17 years and served as chair of the UK Government’s Zoos Expert Committee from 2010-2018. She is also an RCVS fellow and recognised specialist in Zoological Medicine, a European specialist in wildlife population health and a fellow of the Zoological Society of London.

She has written or edited a range of veterinary textbooks and is the author of nearly 100 scientific publications. She received the BSAVA’s Blaine Award in 2003 for outstanding contributions to the advancement of small animal veterinary medicine or surgery.

Prof Meredith added: “I feel privileged to represent the veterinary profession by receiving this Honour, and hope that I can act as a role model to inspire colleagues and future veterinarians to continue to bring about improvements in all aspects of animal welfare.”

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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.