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Voting opens for BVA regional representatives
The results of the election will be announced on 19 February 2020.

Members encouraged to vote to have their voice heard

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has announced that voting is now open for three new regional representatives to represent the views of veterinary surgeons in their area to BVA’s council.

There are two candidates in the East Midlands, West Midlands and Wales respectively. Members in these areas are encouraged to vote for their preferred candidate to serve on Council for a three-year term.

Regional representatives provide vital insight in the activities of the Council. Representing members views on matters of veterinary policy and informing BVA’s Policy Committee.

BVA president Daniella Dos Santos said: “With an increasingly complex veterinary landscape, and wide range of issues and potential outcomes for animal health and welfare and the veterinary profession it’s essential that members have the best person to represent them at the highest level within BVA. I’d encourage everyone who’s eligible to vote to take this opportunity to elect someone who can be a strong voice for vets in their region.”

Voting closes at 5pm on 17 February and the results will be announced on 19 February. Candidate biographies and voting instructions are available on BVA’s website.

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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.