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Petsavers Photo Competition Opens
Petsavers, the British Small Animal Veterinary Association’s charity which is dedicated to improving the health of pets, is once again running its popular digital photographic competition and invites entries from vets and their clients up to Thursday 27th January 2011. 

There have been some really creative entries in the past, so this year Petsavers has decided to let imaginations run wild and not limit photos to a particular theme. This means you can send in any picture of your pet you like! The judges will be looking for qualities like humour and character in the photos, as well as photographic skill.

The photography competition is open to all UK and Ireland residents who are amateur photographers, including pet owners, vets and veterinary nurses, and entrants will be judged in two categories: Adult, 16 and older and Junior, under 16. Entry to the competition is free to all via the Petsavers website. A maximum of one entry per person is allowed prizes will be awarded in the form of a photography vouchers to the top three photos from each category, 1st prize = £200, 2nd prize = £100, 3rd prize = £50.

The Petsavers competition is a great way to introduce pet owners to the charity that supports research into the health problems, which affect small animals – and perhaps even their own pets. Petsavers’ main aim is to provide vets with a better understanding of the illnesses that affect pets, find cures for diseases, and allow vets to administer the best treatments, ensuring pets enjoy longer and healthier lives. The charity itself has funded numerous studies into the treatment of disease and it is important to note that all Petsavers studies do not use experimental animals.

A series of posters and flyers will be available from Petsavers after the 1st September 2010 to promote the competition in veterinary practices. These offer an excellent way to educate pet owners and to get them involved in a fun, free and exciting competition. The standard of previous competitions was very high and the involvement of younger pet owners is always welcomed and encouraged. 

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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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BVA urges 'continued vigilance' over bluetongue

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has urged vigilance following a concerning rise in Bluetongue (BTV) cases in sheep and cattle.

In a recent statement, the BVA noted that members are reporting more severe clinical signs and higher mortality rates than in previous years.

'We know that farm vets are working hard to support farmers and animals affected by this outbreak, during what is an extremely difficult time for all involved,' they stated. 'Continued vigilance to identify disease early is vital and vaccination remains the best way of protecting animals from this disease.'