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Peacock tries to squeeze through cat flap
Felix the peacock
Confused Felix got in a bit of a flap!

Hunt is on for owner of missing bird

The hunt is on for the owner of a peacock who tried to squeeze through a cat flap in Aberdeenshire.

The Scottish SPCA were alerted when the bird was found outside a house near Ordhead, Inverurie, last Monday (18 May).

The peacock, who has been named Felix, is now in the care of the Scottish SPCA's animal rescue and rehoming centre in Drumoak.

Animal rescue officer Helen Bisset said:  "I was able to catch Felix without any trouble. He has some feathers missing from his head and neck so I think he has been in a tussle with another peacock recently.

"Felix was pecking at the windows of the house and then tried to put his head through the cat flap. At this stage we're not sure how he came to be there. It's possible he has strayed from home or he may have been abandoned. We're sure he does have an owner though as people do keep peacocks as pets.

"If no one comes forward for this cheeky boy we'll find him a suitable new home."

The Scottish SPCA say that anyone who recognises Felix should contact their Aberdeenshire centre on 03000 999 999 

Image (C) Scottish SPCA

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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.