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Live exports resume from Ipswich
Move comes after recent suspension at Ramsgate. 

A cargo of live sheep left Ipswich port on Friday night  following the recent suspension of live exports from Ramsgate, according to the RSPCA, which revealed that the ferry left Ipswich on Friday and arrived in Calais on Saturday.

The RSPCA has criticised the move to transfer live exports from Ramsgate to Ipswich while the former is suspended due to serious breaches of animal welfare, which it said amounted to "sneaking the vile trade back in through the back door."

Chief Executive for the welfare charity, Gavin Grant, warned port officials that they had a "duty of care" to the animals that were converging on the port.

Ipswich Borough Council does not have any statutory duties or powers affecting the live export of animals, and said it does not own the port. Inspections are carried out by Defra.

A Defra spokesperson said: "We take animal welfare very seriously and ideally would rather see livestock slaughtered as close as possible to where they are farmed. However, when animals are transported there are stringent rules including on fitness to travel, space allowances, ventilation and access to water and feed. These are strictly monitored and we will take swift action if they are not followed."

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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.