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Multiple cases of avian flu confirmed in Devon
All birds at both premises will be humanely culled, and protection and surveillance zones of 3km and 10km have been places around each.
A second premises has been identified in Teignbridge.

A second case of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed in Tedburn St Mary, Devon on 13 April 2022.

Disease control zones have been placed around the premises, near Tedburn St Mary, Teignbridge, and all birds on the premises will be humanely culled. 

H5N1 avian influenza was first confirmed near Tedburn St Mary at a premises on 6 April 2022, and all birds have been humanely culled, with disease control zones placed around the area. 

This latest case brings the total number of confirmed H5N1 avian influenza incidents in England to 95. 

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is reminding owners of the importance of following strict biosecurity measures and continuing to keeping birds indoors. 

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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.