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The Olympics: All vets must be registered
Reminder that all vets working with Olympic teams need to be registered

A reminder has been sent out in the run-up to the Olympics that all teams' vets must be registered as practising members of the RCVS and will need to change their status if they are overseas members. They must also have the appropriate professional indemnity insurance that covers the work they carry out in the UK.

As the Olympics get closer, more and more equestrian trams are basing their horses in the UK, with some using local practices and some bringing their team vet. While some of these team vets will work alongside local equine practices - which can be beneficial to professional relationships - it needs to be remembered that there are no exemptions from registration, even if they are with an Olympic team.  

Furthermore, all veterinary surgeons who care for potential Paralympic or Olympic horses should be familiar with the FEI Clean Sport Rules and be aware of the FEI Prohibited Substances List. 

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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.