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Sheep Veterinary Society appoints new president
Amanda Carson has been appointed president of the Sheep Veterinary Society

Amanda Carson to lead discussions on sheep health and welfare.

Leading sheep vet Amanda Carson has been appointed president of the Sheep Veterinary Society.

Amanda, who leads the APHA's small ruminant disease scanning surveillance project, takes over the role from Nick Hart, who becomes senior vice president.

A graduate of the University of Sydney, Amanda spent 15 years as a partner in a rural mixed practice in Cumbria. Among her sheep-related activities include representing APHA on the Sheep Health and Welfare Group; vice-chair of the Farmer Scientist Network of the Yorkshire Agricultural Society; trustee of the charity The Sheep Trust.

Amanda is also a member of the Farm Animal Genetic Resources Committee (FAnGR) and secretary of the Herdwick Sheep Breeders’ Association. In 2019, she was awarded Associateship of the Royal Agricultural Societies in recognition of her outstanding contribution to agricultural and rural progress in the sheep sector.

The Sheep Veterinary Society aims to bring together vets, advisers and flock owners from across the world who are interested in the welfare and production of sheep. Besides providing a forum for education and discussion on sheep health and welfare, the Society builds strong links with sheep farmers through the National Sheep Association.

Ms Carson was appointed president of the Society during its virtual autumn conference (9 September). Also joining the officials is new junior vice president, Rebecca Mearns.

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Annual submission deadline small pet animal exemptions

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 Companies marketing medicines for small pets exempt from authorisation must submit their annual return to the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) by 30 November 2026.

Submitting this annual return ensures continued compliance with regulatory requirements for products marketed without a full Marketing Authorisation. The exemption specifically applies to products intended for animals, cage birds, terrarium animals, small rodents, ferrets and rabbits.

For further details and submission guidelines, visit the gov.uk website.  

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