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New Dean for West Indies vet school
Dean makes inaugural address

The Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM) on the West Indian island of St. Kitts has welcomed a new Dean. Dr Elaine Watson, an internationally-recognised scholar who previously served with distinction as Dean of the University of Edinburgh Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Medicine, made her inaugural address to the faculty, staff and students at a celebration of welcome held in her honour.

The RUVSM was founded in 1982 and has graduated over two thousand students. It is affiliated with 23 US veterinary schools accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the University's Veterinary Teaching Hospital is accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) – the only facility outside the US and Canada so recognised.

Thanking those attending for such a warm welcome, Dr Watson outlined her high hopes for the RUSVM and expressed the hope that the School would become a major player in the field of veterinary medicine. She also stated the belief that veterinary medicine could offer more on a global scale and that the sector was integral to global efforts to alleviate poverty.

"Opportunities in the areas of global expansion, in veterinary education and research exist. It is my goal that RUSVM be known for innovations in education and be positioned to demonstrate stronger leadership within the veterinary community."
 she said, adding "Throughout the practice of veterinary public health, animal disease efforts and interactions with medical teams, RUSVM can truly become a leader within the global healthcare community. Through the formation of collaborations and strategic partnerships, RUSVM and its members can truly make a difference to the world."

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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.