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SPVS supports RVC project
Support pledged for health surveillance project

The Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons (SPVS) has announced its support for Vet Compass, the ongoing health surveillance project run by the Royal Veterinary College (RVC).

The collaborative, not-for-profit research project focusses on companion animals in the UK, and collects and collates de-identified clinic date from participating practices into a single, secure database, which can then be analysed to identify risk factors and prevalence levels of various conditions and disorders.

Nick Lloyd, SPVS council member and veterinary surgeon, said: "Primary practices across the UK hold vital data on disorders affecting the animals they treat, but this is not being used in a meaningful way to inform national disease levels. VetCompass is one of those special win-win moments when good welfare, good medicines and good management align."

Dan O'Neill, a PhD student at the RVC, commented: "SPVS is very into welfare and it is a major step for it to recognise a specific project like this."

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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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Lords Committee opens Pet Parasite Medication inquiry

The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee will launch its inquiry into Pet Parasite Medication (PPM) on Wednesday (3 June).

Focusing on treatments containing fipronil and imidacloprid, the inquiry will seek to understand distribution pathways and the impacts of PPM use and non-use on biodiversity and human health. It will also cover current regulation, monitoring, and the potential implications for pets and their owners.

The committee will hear evidence from environmental non-governmental organisations and research institutes. The public can follow the proceedings live on Parliament TV or in person in the Palace of Westminster.