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H5N8 confirmed in Northumberland
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The flock contains around 35 birds, a number of which have died. The remainder are being humanely culled. (stock image)
Affected flock contains around 35 birds
 
Defra has confirmed an outbreak of avian influenza H5N8 in a small flock of chickens near Haltwhistle in Northumberland.

The flock contains around 35 birds, a number of which have died. The remainder are being humanely culled.

A 3km protection zone and a 10km surveillance zone are in place around the affected farm to limit the risk of disease spread.

Investigations are underway to determine the source of the infection.

Previous cases have been confirmed at a poultry farm in Suffolk, three linked premises on a commercial game farm in Lancashire, three separate poultry farms in Lincolnshire and in backyard flocks in North Yorkshire and Carmarthenshire. The same strain has also been found in wild birds in England, Scotland and Wales.

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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.