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Laminitis research available online
EVJ publishes information to help combat the condition

 The Equine Veterinary Journal (EVJ) has made a collection of important research papers freely available online to help combat laminitis.

The initiative has been sponsored by the British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) Trust, allowing the papers, which include practical advice and latest research, to be accessible to both those in the veterinary industry and horse owners.

Professor Celia Marr, equine clinician, RCVS and European Specialist in Equine Medicine and editor of the EVJ, said: “In view of the growing public interest in high quality science, there is increasing demand for easy, open access to journal articles via the internet, particularly on topics such as laminitis.

"In recent years, there has been an explosion of knowledge and new thinking about this devastating condition. We have also recognised that some of the old-fashioned remedies, such as standing in cold water, have sound science behind them.

"I hope that horse owners who are unfortunate enough to have come across laminitis will find this new online resource valuable.”

The EVJ laminitis virtual issue comprises 15 research articles that include the role of insulin, the effects of cryotherapy and the regulation of epidermal stem cells in affected horses.

Click here to read the issue.

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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.