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RSPCA calls for votes in 2012 National Council election
Six nominees for five seats

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) has invited all members to cast their votes in the upcoming elections to the RSPCA National Council. Fifteen Council Members are elected for three year terms of office and are replaced on a rotational basis, thus leading an election in which five vacancies which are being contested by six candidates.

The nominees are:
  • Mrs Margaret Baker
  • Mrs Christine Beaumont Kerridge
  • Mr David Canavan
  • Mr Kenneth Instone
  • Nr David Mawson
  • Ms Jane Tredgett

Voting will close on Tuesday 12th June 2012 at 3pm, and the results will be announced at the RSPCA's Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Saturday 30th June 2012. RSPCA members may vote by post or online, and information on how to apply for admissions tickets to the AGM can be found here.

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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.