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Enthusiasm from Welsh Farmers for Neutering Scheme
The Welsh farming community expressed support for the Dogs Trust's neutering campaign.

The Dogs Trust is proposing to carry out free neutering and microchipping for all farm dogs in Wales, in an attempt to address the huge stray dog population in the country.  

Almost 200 veterinary surgeons are currently taking part in the scheme, which has received huge support from the Welsh farming community. The increasing demand for the service has resulted in more and more vets becoming involved each week.

Previously, there has always been a reluctance in farmers to neuter farm dogs due to the mistaken belief that a neutered dog does not work as well, but the success of the scheme indicates that attitudes towards neutering are changing.

Sian Edwards, Campaign Manager for Dogs Trust in Wales, said: "Our launch of the scheme at this year's Royal Welsh Show has seen a huge uptake of free neutering and chipping for farm dogs. We had some great feedback at the show from farmers who had already used the scheme for both their pet dogs and working dogs. We also had a really positive response from owners of working Terriers and Lurchers who reported that their neutered dogs were much more focused on their work now."

Sharon Pond, a sheep farmer from Carmarthenshire, described the scheme as "brilliant."

Ms Edwards added: "So many vets take part so there really is no excuse not to neuter!"

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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.