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WellVet Weekend returns in virtual format
"We take a proactive and preventative approach in pet healthcare and we need to apply this methodology to our own wellbeing."
Initiative designed to help practitioners develop mind, body, soul and wellbeing practices.

The WellVet Weekend returns for the third year running next month, in a virtual format with online workshops running throughout Saturday, 23 May.

The organisers of the initiative say this year's event comes at a time when concerns over the mental and physical effects of lockdown and social distancing are growing.

“The point of the WellVet initiative is to enable people to develop mind, body and soul wellbeing practices - their own bespoke toolkit - to help them live happier and healthier through the challenges life presents,” commented Liz Barton, WellVet co-founder.

“We take a proactive and preventative approach in pet healthcare and we need to apply this methodology to our own wellbeing”.

The day-long event will start with meditation and yoga sessions, which will be followed by plenary sessions and workshops on hot topics such as change management, establishing a ‘new normal' and dealing with anxiety.

Alongside the workshops, the event will include sessions from healthy cooking to boot camp style workouts, crafting and a pub quiz.

"There really is something for everyone, with exceptional session leaders talking through solutions and support mechanisms,” Liz continues. “Previous feedback from events has been extremely positive, even life-changing for some - and we want to take this opportunity to engage with more people from across the profession".

In the wake of lockdown measures, the event's organisers are seeking volunteers and supporters to help them deliver a programme of support relevant for all veterinary professionals and teams.

Anyone interested in being involved with the initiative may email info@wellvet.co.uk, follow WellVet Weekend on social media, or check the website www.wellvet.co.uk

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Annual submission deadline small pet animal exemptions

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 Companies marketing medicines for small pets exempt from authorisation must submit their annual return to the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) by 30 November 2026.

Submitting this annual return ensures continued compliance with regulatory requirements for products marketed without a full Marketing Authorisation. The exemption specifically applies to products intended for animals, cage birds, terrarium animals, small rodents, ferrets and rabbits.

For further details and submission guidelines, visit the gov.uk website.  

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From 3 October, the Restricted Zone will be extended to cover the whole of Scotland. The Animal, Plant and Health Agency (APHA) says this is in response to further disease spread, as well as simplify trading conditions ahead of the autumn.

Since the whole country will share a disease status, it will no longer be necessary to have a movement license to move susceptible livestock around the country. Restrictions on germinal products remain.

As of 1 October 2026, there were 1,979 cases of BTV-3 in England, 389 cases in Wales and 40 cases in Scotland.