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Nominations for WSAVA Awards


Nominations are being invited for the WSAVA Awards recognising global advances in companion animal care.

The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) is inviting nominations for its 2012 awards.  The awards, which recognise the achievements of veterinarians around the world in advancing the care of companion animals, are made annually and will be presented during the 2012 WSAVA World Congress to be hosted by the BSAVA in Birmingham from 12-15 April 2012.

Nominations for the 2011 awards have already closed and will be presented at this year’s event, which takes place in Jeju, Korea from 14-17 October.

Nominations are invited for the following awards:

The WSAVA Hill's Pet Mobility Award
This recognises the outstanding work of a clinical researcher in the field of canine and feline orthopaedic medicine and surgery.

The WSAVA Hill's Excellence in Veterinary Healthcare Award

This recognises the outstanding work of a veterinarian in promoting companion animal health care.

The WSAVA International Award for Scientific Achievement
This recognises the outstanding contribution of a veterinarian who has furthered the advancement of knowledge of the cause, detection and management of disorders in companion animals.

Professor Jolle Kirpensteijn, President of the WSAVA, commented:  “It’s important to recognise and celebrate the outstanding work of our colleagues around the world as they continue to advance the care of companion animals.  The developments and scientific breakthroughs they work so hard to achieve are helping to improve the daily quality of life and health experienced by many millions of animals around the world.

Nominations must be received by the WSAVA Secretariat by 1 September 2011 and can be submitted by email (wsavasecretariat@gmail.com) or post.  They should include a covering letter, nominee CV and list of nominee publications. Full contact details are at www.wsava.org/contact.htm.

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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.