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Animal Disease in Scotland

The Scottish Government has commissioned a review of how information on disease spread is gathered and monitored.

This review aims to ensure swift action in the event of an infectious outbreak. It will be carried out by a panel chaired by John Kinnaird, former President of NFUScotland, and assisted by David Mitchell, Chairman of the Scottish Agricultural Organisation Society Ltd (SAOS). Its membership will be formed from expert staff from the Scottish Agricultural College, the Moredun Institute and the Scottish Government. Organisations and individuals with an interest in animal disease surveillance will be invited to provide information and comments during the review process. A report is expected to be delivered to Ministers by late 2010.

The Scottish Government has also published its Exotic Animal Disease Contingency Framework Plan, consolidating previous plans for avian influenza and FMD, and has separately published a template to help farmers produce site specific contingency plans for exotic animal diseases for pig and poultry businesses with associated advice to ensure the industry is fully prepared should an outbreak of disease occur.

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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.