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H5N8 confirmed in south Norfolk
Defra is urging poultry keepers to be vigilant for signs of avian influenza in their flocks.
Small flock of 35 birds affected 

An outbreak of H5N8 avian influenza has been confirmed in a small flock of chickens and geese near Diss, south Norfolk.

The flock is estimated to contain around 35 birds, a number of which died and the remainder of which are being humanely culled.

A 3km protection zone and a 10km surveillance zone have been put in place around the premises to prevent the spread of disease and a full investigation is underway to determine the source.

Defra is urging poultry keepers to be vigilant for signs of avian influenza in their flocks and inform the Animal and Plant Health Agency if they have any suspicions.

A ban on poultry gatherings and a prevention zone ordering birds to be housed inside was lifted in England on 15 May, but prevention measures remain in place in targeted areas of Lancashire, Cumbria and Merseyside, following evidence of heightened risk in these areas.

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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.