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New VPMA President inaugurated
Pauline Graham named new President

The Veterinary Practice Manager's Association (VPMA) has inaugurated a new President at the annual VPMA Congress at Chesford Grange in Kenilworth. The inauguration was held on Saturday 28th January 2012.

The new President is Pauline Graham, Practice Manager and Director of Capontree Vets, who was formerly Junior Vice President of the VPMA and Events Chair. She takes over from outgoing President Rebekka Fiorani, who held the post for two years. Ms Fiorani has wished the new President 'every success with her forthcoming year.'

In her inaugural address, the President stated the intention to continue the previous good work with the regions, continue developing a strong professional relationship with the Society of Practicing Veterinary Surgeons (SPVS), and continue with plans for a joint congress with SPVS in 2013.

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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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Bluetongue RZ extended across Scotland

The Scottish Government has announced an extension to a Bluetongue Restricted Zone that is in place in south-west Scotland.

From 3 October, the Restricted Zone will be extended to cover the whole of Scotland. The Animal, Plant and Health Agency (APHA) says this is in response to further disease spread, as well as simplify trading conditions ahead of the autumn.

Since the whole country will share a disease status, it will no longer be necessary to have a movement license to move susceptible livestock around the country. Restrictions on germinal products remain.

As of 1 October 2026, there were 1,979 cases of BTV-3 in England, 389 cases in Wales and 40 cases in Scotland.