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Vets Welcome Welsh TB Strategy
Veterinary associations have welcomed the announcement by the Welsh Assembly Government (WAG) that it will consult on a new draft Tuberculosis Eradication Order that will allow the WAG to pursue a badger control strategy in a specified area of west Wales.

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and British Cattle Veterinary Association (BCVA) have supported the WAG’s ongoing commitment to tackling bovine Tuberculosis (bTB) and were disappointed when the Court of Appeal ruled against the WAG on a previous Order earlier this year.
 
Commenting, Professor Bill Reilly, President of the BVA, said: “The BVA supports the Welsh Assembly Government’s commitment to tackling bovine TB and we welcome the consultation on a new Order.
 
“It is important to remember that the Court of Appeal did not rule against the science of the original Order, but the process by which the decision was reached.”
 
Keith Cutler, President of BCVA, added: “Unlike the earlier Order that was rejected by the Court of Appeal, the draft TB Eradication Order announced today by the Welsh Assembly Government will focus on an Intensive Action Area where bovine TB levels are extremely high.
 
“BCVA is highly supportive of the WAG’s new proposals as they will introduce a badger control strategy alongside stricter cattle control and biosecurity measures.”
 

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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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BVA urges 'continued vigilance' over bluetongue

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has urged vigilance following a concerning rise in Bluetongue (BTV) cases in sheep and cattle.

In a recent statement, the BVA noted that members are reporting more severe clinical signs and higher mortality rates than in previous years.

'We know that farm vets are working hard to support farmers and animals affected by this outbreak, during what is an extremely difficult time for all involved,' they stated. 'Continued vigilance to identify disease early is vital and vaccination remains the best way of protecting animals from this disease.'