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Getting to Grips with Strangles
Streptococcus equi, the bacterium that causes Strangles.
Worldwide experts meet in Stockholm to learn about recent progress on tackling the disease.

Stockholm plays host to an international Strangles Conference over 27/28 May when scientists and veterinary surgeons from all over the world congregate at Ulfsunda Castle to further their knowledge on this devastating equine disease.
 
Strangles is the most commonly diagnosed infectious disease of horses worldwide and is of major welfare and economic importance. The conference will discuss recent scientific advances made possible through the completion of the Streptococcus equi and Streptococcus zooepidemicus genome sequencing projects and their implications for the prevention of Strangles.
 
Carl Robinson, senior scientist at the Animal Health Trust, said: “Access to the genetic makeup of these closely related bacteria has revolutionised our ability to design better diagnostic tests and vaccines. This meeting is a fantastic opportunity to bring together the world experts and really make a difference towards the eradication of Strangles.”

Further information on the conference is available from www.aht.org.uk

 

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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.