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Search is on for famous Indian tiger
Forest officials, NGOs and local people are joining in the search. (stock photo)

Jai has been missing for three months

Wildlife officials are concerned about the whereabouts of India's most famous tiger, Jai, who has not been seen for three months.

It is thought the seven-year-old tiger was last seen on 18 April at the Umred Karhandla wildlife sanctuary, where he usually lives.

A major search has been launched in the western state of Maharashtra.

Forestry rangers are said to have become worried about Jai when his electronic collar stopped transmitting his location.

For the past two weeks, forest officials, NGOs and local people have been scouring the forests in hopes of finding Jai. The state government is offering 50,000 rupees as a reward for finding the 250kg big cat.

Jai's disappearance has prompted speculation that he may have been killed by poachers or wounded in a fight with another tiger. But recently a huge footprint has been found alongside some smaller ones in the forests of Umrer block, 60km south of Nagpur city, according to Telegraph India.

The footprint is well within the tiger's range and coincides with 10 cattle deaths nearby over the past few days. Although this is said to be the longest Jai has been missing, the discovery has rekindled hopes he will be found.

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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.