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Deadly bee disease discovered
Outbreak of AFB at Scottish apiary

A disease affecting colonies of honeybees has been identified in an apiary in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The outbreak of American Foulbrood (AFB) was confirmed following laboratory diagnosis by Science and Advice for Agriculture (SASA).

Bee farmers and beekeepers are being urged to be vigilant for signs of the disease and maintain good husbandry. In order to assist Scottish Government Bee Inspectors to control this and other diseases, beekeepers are urged to register on BeeBase, the national bee database.  This will give them access to up-to-date information on the control of AFB and bee related issues

The hive found to be infected with AFB will be destroyed, as there is no permitted treatment for the disease in the UK.

It has been re-iterated that there are no risks to public health and no implications for the quality and safety of honey.

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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.