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RCVS Charitable Trust supports campaign
Aiming for all clinical trials to be made publicly available

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Charitable Trust has announced that it supports the aims of the "All Trials" campaign.

Backed by various research, medicine and patient groups, the campaign hopes to see all clinical trials, past and present, registered and published.

Since there is no current public registry of veterinary clinical trials, RCVS Charitable Trust has declared its support for a future of more readily-available research.

Nick Royle, executive director of the trust, said: "We believe it is vital that the outcomes of clinical research are accessible to, and disseminated among, both veterinary and human healthcare professionals – since evidence-based medicine relies upon accessible information so that informed choices can be made."

Under-reporting of clinical trials can result in the unnecessary repetition of studies, wasting both time and resources. It also goes against the scientific experiments ethic of replacing, reducing and refining (The 3Rs).

Furthermore, published research becomes biased when trials with a neutral or negative outcome are not reported.

Mr Royle concluded: "Evidence-based medicine constitutes our core activity, both as a funder of research and as an organisation committed to advancing veterinary knowledge, so we have declared our unreserved support for the 'All Trials' campaign's aims."

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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.