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Tests ‘fail to confirm’ ASF in Chinese animal feed
The country’s first recorded ASF outbreak was confirmed in early August and the virus has now reached most pig-farming regions. (Stock photo)
Company reported suspected contamination last week 

An animal feed company in China has ruled out the presence of African swine fever (ASF) in feed made on one of its units.

The Tangrenshen Group reported the suspected contamination on Sunday (11 November).

However, according to a Reuters news agency report, the company has since said tests ‘failed to confirm’ the presence of ASF in any of the raw material or finished product samples collected last week.

The suspected case prompted further concerns about the potential spread of the disease across China. The country’s first recorded outbreak was confirmed in early August and the virus has now reached most pig-farming regions.  

Tangrenshen resumed normal operations on November 13 and is working to address the negative impact on its operations.

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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.