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New dates for pig health scheme
Assessments help to improve health management

New abattoir assessment dates have been announced for the BPEX Pig Health Scheme (BPHS), which provides farmers with data on subclinical disease in carcasses.

Giving information on health issues such as pneumonia, pleurisy, APP and worms, allows farmers and vets to assess the effectiveness of treatments such as new vaccines.

Reports are received free of charge by members of the BPEX Pig Health Improvement Project (PHIP).

After sending carcasses to one of the 14 participating abattoirs in the UK on assessment day, farmers will receive a report on the health of the animals within two days.

Health issues can then be monitored and discussed with the farm vet, in order for positive changes to be made to health management.

For new assessment dates between July and December, visit the BPEX website.

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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.