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Koala released after bushfire injuries
Jeremy
Jeremy as he was released back into the wild.

Jeremy became an online sensation after his rescue

One of the koala bears injured in the Sampson Flat bushfire in South Australia has been released back into the wild.

Young koala bear Jeremy suffered second-degree partial thickness burns on all four of his paws. He was rescued and treated by the Australian Marine Wildlife Research and Rescue Organisation (AMWRRO).

Nearly a month ago, Jeremy was the first victim of the Sampson Flat bushfires to be treated by the AMWRRO Wildlife Clinic. He soon became an internet sensation, with the charity's posts about him attracting around 2 million viewers.

After making a good recovery, Jeremy was released on January 29 close to where he was originally found.

Nearly a dozen koalas injured in the bushfires remain in the care of AMWRRO.

To watch the video of Jeremy's release, visit the AMWRRO's Facebook page.

Image courtesy of AMWRRO

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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.