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Winners of BVA Awards announced
Caroline Gillespie, award winner
Awards presented at Congress last night

The winners of the prestigious BVA awards were announced last night and presented with their awards at BVA Congress, currently taking place at the Merseyside Maritime Museum in Liverpool.

The awards went to:
  • The Trevor Blackburn Award - Professor Brian Perry
In recognition of his outstanding contributions to animal health and welfare in Africa, Asia and Latin America, the impact of his work in fostering the integration of veterinary epidemiology with agricultural economics, and his personal commitment to poverty alleviation by tackling diseases of global significance.

  • The Dalrymple-Champneys Cup and Medal - Professor Michael Thrusfield.
Awarded for his immense contributions to the advancement of knowledge in veterinary science, especially epidemiology.

  • Chiron Award - Professor A R (Bob) Mitchell
In recognition of a truly outstanding contribution to both veterinary and human medical science over a long and distinguished career.

  • Harry Steele-Bodger Memorial Scholarship Travel Award for 2012:
- Caroline Gillespie (University of Cambridge Veterinary School)
Awarded for her study on western performance horses in California

- Emily Jeannes (University of Liverpool Veterinary School)
Awarded for her investigation of Toxocara canis in dogs in Sri Lanka

  • BVA Overseas Travel Award:
- Anna Frykfors von Hekkel (Royal Veterinary College)
For an evaluation of the diet and body condition score of two captive elephant populations in Sri Lanka

- Emily Jeannes (University of Liverpool Veterinary School)
As above, awarded for her investigation of Toxocara canis in dogs in Sri Lanka.

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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.