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AMTRA launches survey into SQP role
AMTRA manages the registrations of over 6,000 SQPs.
It aims to raise more awareness of an SQP’s roles and responsibilities.

The Animal Medicines Training Regulatory Authority (AMTRA) has launched an industry survey into the role and impact of Suitably Qualified Persons (SQPs) in the veterinary sector.

The survey will seek responses from SQPs, animal owners, retailers and veterinary teams as AMTRA works to champion the important role that SQPs play in protecting animal health and wellbeing.

SQPs, also known as Registered Animal Medicines Advisors (RAMAs), are qualified to supply veterinary medicines from a practice’s pharmacy. They are responsible for providing advice on medicine supply, use and disposal.

AMTRA is the regulatory body for SQPs, managing the registration of over 6,000 qualified individuals. It also works to champion the role and its contribution to animal health and wellbeing.

It hopes that the survey will raise awareness for the regulated profession, as well as developing a better understanding of the challenges and opportunities for SQPs.

AMTRA will also use the responses to inform the support that it offers to its registered members. This will include strategies for SQPs in achieving outcomes in the companion animal, equine and livestock sectors.

Hillary Cowley, deputy CEO of AMTRA, said: “At AMTRA we would like to see greater recognition of the valued role SQPs play in contributing to animal wellbeing, including as an integral part of the vet-lead team, supporting responsible animal ownership, and providing advice on prudent medicines supply, use, disposal, and general animal care.

“We hope the survey helps us build a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities for our profession so that we can help shape future support and continue delivering excellence.”

The findings will be published at a summer stakeholder event on 11 June at Harper Adams University.

The survey takes approximately five minutes to complete and closes on Friday, 28 March. Those who complete the survey can be entered into a prize draw for a Fortnum & Mason hamper to the value of £75.

The survey can be found here.

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Prof Joanne Webster elected as Fellow of the Royal Society

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 Joanne Webster, a professor of parasitic diseases at the RVC, has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS).

An infectious disease expert, Prof Webster is known for promoting a One Health approach to disease control.

She completed her doctoral research in zoonotic disease and parasite-host interactions, and has since earned widespread recognition for contributions to parasitology and global health.

Prof Webster said: "I am truly honoured, and somewhat stunned, to be recognised alongside such an exceptional group of scientists." 

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Germany FMD import restrictions eased

The UK government has lifted the import restrictions placed on FMD-susceptible commodities from Germany.

The decision comes after the country was recognised as foot-and-mouth disease free without vaccination on 14 May.

Imports of FMD-susceptible animals and their by-products from Germany were originally banned, after the country reported a case of FMD near Brandenburg in January. In March, the UK government permitted imports from outside of the outbreak zone.

Germany will now be able to import FMD-susceptible animals and their by-products into the UK, providing they meet other import conditions.

The decision follows rigorous technical assessment of measures in Germany. Defra says it will not hesitate respond to FMD outbreaks.