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Inaugural FEI Sports Forum meets
Four central themes discussed

The inaugural meeting of the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI, trans. International Equestrian Federation) Sports Forum has seen in excess of 180 delegates from the veterinary profession, National Federations, the International Jumping Riders Club and the press come to Lausanne, Switzerland to discuss and debate issues of profound importance to the equine veterinary sector.

A panel led by the Chair of the FEI Veterinary Committee John McEwan discussed possible adjustments to the 2013 FEI Veterinary Regulations, the international movement of horses, the topic of blood during competition with a strong emphasis on equine welfare, and issues surround cloning and the subsequent progeny of clones.

Commenting, FEI Secretary General Ingmar de Vos said “These have been very important days for the FEI with the creation of the Sports Forum. We have had very constructive, high level discussions and we are looking forward to receiving your feedback.”

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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.'