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Rabbit Awareness Week
Rabbit Awareness Week is fast approaching

This year's Rabbit Awareness Week (RAW) is taking place on Monday 15 to Monday 22 September.

The annual event has been created in order to raise awareness of the welfare needs of rabbits. Being the third most popular pet - firmly behind cats and dogs - it is important that owners are well-informed and able to give the best care.

During RAW, experts including vets, pet retailers, welfare charities and manufacturers dedicate their time to educating the public about rabbits, dispelling common myths and misinformation about the species.

Various veterinary practices nationwide also offer free health clinics for local rabbits throughout the week.

Official partners of RAW include Panacur Rabbit, The Peoples Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) and Rabbit Welfare Association, amongst numerous other organisations. Together they promote the five rabbit welfare needs: environment, diet, behaviour, companionship and health.

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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.