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NOAH welcomes Budget support measures
Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced an array of support measures to support business as the UK eases out of lockdown.

“We look forward to working with the government to ensure the continued growth of our sector” - Dawn Howard, NOAH.

The National Office of Animal Health (NOAH) has welcomed the 2021 Budget, stating that it will enable the animal health industry to “flourish” while making the UK “a leader in research and development.”

On Wednesday (3 March), chancellor Rishi Sunak announced an array of measures to support businesses as the UK eases out of lockdown, including an investment in skills, further business grants and tax breaks. He also acknowledged the resources many firms have put into their EU Brexit planning which, for animal health businesses, include increased costs and logistical and regulatory changes.

Welcoming the budget, NOAH chief executive Dawn Howard said that ensuring a business-first approach is imperative to support the UK's post-pandemic recovery and a vibrant animal health sector. 

“NOAH is pleased these fiscal steps have been taken in today’s budget to promote a strong environment for businesses, allowing the industry to flourish building an innovative and renewed regulatory climate where the veterinary medicine industry can be the best we can be,” she said. “We look forward to working with the government to ensure the continued growth of our sector and making the UK a leader in research and development.”

NOAH also welcomed government plans to consult on research and development (R&D) tax reliefs, intended to ensure the UK remains a competitive location for research. The organisation said it 'looks forward to continuing its views to the consultation, which will in turn support innovation and harness scientific excellence.'

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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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Lords Committee opens Pet Parasite Medication inquiry

The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee will launch its inquiry into Pet Parasite Medication (PPM) on Wednesday (3 June).

Focusing on treatments containing fipronil and imidacloprid, the inquiry will seek to understand distribution pathways and the impacts of PPM use and non-use on biodiversity and human health. It will also cover current regulation, monitoring, and the potential implications for pets and their owners.

The committee will hear evidence from environmental non-governmental organisations and research institutes. The public can follow the proceedings live on Parliament TV or in person in the Palace of Westminster.