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Horses unharmed after Newmarket yard fire
Horses taken to safety

Racehorses and staff escaped unhurt on Monday, after a fire broke out at Luca Cumani's yard in Newmarket on Monday 3rd September.

Smoke was seen coming from a section of stables at Bedford House yard in Newmarket at around half ten on Monday morning, and the horses were led to safety by the staff.

It required more than 30 firefighters from Suffolk Fire and Rescue to subdue the blaze, and the roof of the stables was destroyed.

More than 100 horses are trained at Cumani's yard, and he tweeted reassurances that there was no serious damage.

The fire is not thought to be suspicious but an investigation is ongoing.

Cumani's assistant, Olly Williams, commented: "Thank goodness we got the horses out in time. If it had happened one hour later, no-one would have been there to get the horses out. Scary."

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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.