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PetSavers fundraising and awareness
Image: David Mason
A sporting effort by veterinary surgeon David Mason

A veterinary surgeon is planning to raise awareness and funds for PetSavers by sailing around the Isle of Wight and completing the 10K London Run.

David Mason and his colleague Duncan Ross, both from the Shrubbery Veterinary Centre in Northfleet, Kent, will take on the "Round the Island Race" in June.

It will be a second attempt for the crew and sailing yacht, as last year's 3.5 metre (12 foot) waves meant they had to turn round after just 10 miles.

With AT Veterinary Systems, Bayer, Virbac and Zoetis as their sponsors, the team hope their 45 nautical-mile circuit of the Isle of Wight will raise awareness of PetSavers.

A month later, Mr Mason and his daughter Kelly will join the PetSavers team to compete in the 10K London Run. Together they hope to raise £500.

PetSavers is a division of the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA), which raises money to fund clinical research for companion animals.

Any donations it receives go directly towards research into the prevention and treatment of illness in pets.

Click here to find out more about PetSavers.

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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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Lords Committee opens Pet Parasite Medication inquiry

The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee will launch its inquiry into Pet Parasite Medication (PPM) on Wednesday (3 June).

Focusing on treatments containing fipronil and imidacloprid, the inquiry will seek to understand distribution pathways and the impacts of PPM use and non-use on biodiversity and human health. It will also cover current regulation, monitoring, and the potential implications for pets and their owners.

The committee will hear evidence from environmental non-governmental organisations and research institutes. The public can follow the proceedings live on Parliament TV or in person in the Palace of Westminster.