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Students to Work With Top Farriers
The Worshipful Company of Farriers has launched a new Equine Veterinary Studies Award. 

The award enables a nominated veterinary student from each of the country's seven veterinary schools to receive a placement with a highly qualified farrier for a week during a vacation period in their final year at college, giving them an insight into the routine work of the farrier.

The Farriers Company has received enthusiastic responses to this initiative from both the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and all of the veterinary schools.

"We look forward to a successful outcome," said Mrs Valerie Ellis of the Farriers Company, "and we would like to continue the scheme in the future. The Company is funding the students' accommodation, subsistence and travelling expenses and we hope that the word will spread within the veterinary profession about the value of this award".

RCVS President Professor Sandy Trees added: "I am delighted that the Farriers Company is making this generous award and would encourage students to grasp the opportunity. I am sure that such a link will help improve understanding of the interaction between veterinary surgeons and farriers, and the key roles both play in horse health and welfare."

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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.