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Feedback Sought on Equine Trading Scheme
Consultation launched on voluntary registration scheme for trading horses.

The Equine Disease Coalition has launched a consultation seeking views on a proposal for a voluntary registration scheme for trading horses.

It is hoped that the Voluntary Equine Animals Trading Scheme will raise standards of animal health and welfare in the horse industry, leading to greater assurance when purchasing equines. There is also the implication that it could help improve levels of preparation in case of a major equine disease outbreak in the country.

The EDC was established in 2010 and comprises representatives from the Animal Health Trust, the British Equine Veterinary Association, Cambridge university, Defra, the Horse Trust, the RSPCA and World Horse Welfare.

Keith Meldrum, a veterinary consultant at World Horse Welfare, said: "This is a very exciting project and we are looking forward to receiving some interesting feedback from both traders and the horse owning public."

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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.