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Research into Shire horse illnesses

A donation has enabled research into common illnesses

The University of Liverpool’s Leahurst Equine Hospital in Neston, Wirral, is conducting a health survey to study the common illnesses affecting Shire horses.

The research has been made possible thanks to a £1,000 donation from members of the North West and Wales Shire Foal Society, which an affiliation of the Shire Horse Society.

It is intended to provide evidence-based information about how common certain health conditions are in Shire horses and will focus on areas that owners of Shire horses have specified that they would like veterinary researchers to study in the future, in order to maximise the heath and welfare of these horses.

Jean Pleavin Edge, of the North West and Wales Shire Foal Society, said: "We are delighted to be able to donate this money to the Leahurst Equine Hospital and even more thrilled that it will be put towards researching how common conditions such as Sweet Itch, an allergy which causes misery to Shire horses and their owners each year, are."
 
Dr Debbie Archer, of the Leahurst Equine Hospital, added: “Our speciality is in research, so donations like this make it possible to use our expertise to help benefit equine health wherever we can, whether we are looking at Thoroughbreds, Shire horses or an overweight Shetland pony – that is what we are here to do.”
 
The cheque was presented to the staff at the hospital during a short presentation on Wednesday, July 17.

 

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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.