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Profession mourns loss of Prof. Edwards

It is with great sadness that MRCVS has to report the sad loss of Barrie Edwards, who died early on Monday 16th May 2011.

Professor Barrie Edwards was recognised as one of the most experienced equine abdominal surgeons in the world and was at the forefront of developing colic surgery for over 30 years. In the 2002 Queen's Birthday Honours, he was awarded the CBE in recognition of his services to Equine surgery.

Although Professor Edwards retired from the Liverpool Chair of Equine Studies in 2005, he still had an active role on a consultancy basis which covered aspects of student and resident teaching and clinical work including colic surgery. An important award was even named after him.

All that knew Barrie Edwards were taken by his quiet humour and determination. He had pride in both his profession and his role as lecturer and his students will remember him with fondness.

If you have any memories, tributes or anecdotes about Professor Barrie Edwards, why not share them with us by emailing editor@mrcvs.co.uk

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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.