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The Badger Trust appeals against cull decision
Appeal launched after bid failed

The Badger Trust has launched an appeal after its bid to block a badger cull in England failed. The judge ruled against the trust which claimed that the government acted illegally.

The trust said it was appealing on three grounds, including one that a cull would prompt a spread of the disease rather than prevent it. A spokesperson for The Badger Trust said it had not taken the decision to proceed to the Court of Appeal lightly and it will do "everything possible to ensure the safe survival of this iconic species".

The spokesperson added: "It underlines the trust's strong belief that the government's proposals to kill badgers in England are likely to do more harm than good,"

After the ruling last week, a Defra spokesman said: "No-one wants to cull badgers, but last year bovine TB led to the slaughter of over 26,000 cattle. We will continue to work with the farming industry so badger control in two pilot areas can start as soon as is practical."

A cull is likely to go ahead in west Gloucestershire and west Somerset.

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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.