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Call for candidates for standing committees
BVA seeking new faces for committees

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is inviting candidates to stand for election to one of its five standing committees.

There are spaces open on all the committees, each of which report to BVA Council. The committees are as follows:
  • Veterinary Policy Group (VPG) - VPG advises BVA Council on any veterinary subject of national interest relevant to animal health, animal welfare, or public health
  • Members' Services Group (MSG) - MSG advises the BVA Council on any current service provided to members and makes proposals to change or identify potential new services
  • Ethics and Welfare Group (EWG) - EWG is a standing committee of BVA Council which considers ethical issues arising from the interaction of animals with human society
  • BVA Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF) - AWF is the veterinary profession’s own animal welfare charity.  It aims to improve the welfare of all animals through veterinary science, education and debate
  • Overseas Group (OG) – OG links the BVA and its members with veterinary associations, organisations and individuals throughout the developing world.  It considers and advises upon those overseas matters of concern to the veterinary profession.

Application packs are available here, and the nomination deadline is 13th July 2012 at 4pm. 

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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.