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‘Petfished’ campaign urges people to spot ‘red flags’ when buying a puppy or kitten ahead of ban on third party sales - ‘Lucy’s Law’ coming into force on 6 April
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) have found Koi herpesvirus (KHV) disease in fish at the following sites in England and Wales
From 1 April emails sent to the VMD's old email address will no longer be re-directed to the current email address.
Summary of the annual review 2018 of veterinary pharmacovigilance in the UK.
The Government has announced its support for the Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill, which will mean animal abusers could face up to five years in prison.
Product defect recall alert for Clavubactin 50/12.5mg (Vm 19994/4028), Clavubactin 250/62.5mg (Vm 19994/4026), Clavubactin 500/125mg (Vm 19994/4027) by Le Vet Pharma
Changes to the membership of the VPC
Four leading specialists in wild and farmed animal welfare, plus pet welfare, bolster advisory body's work across the UK.
The government and animal welfare charities urge pet owners to microchip their cats and dogs this New Year.
Product defect recall alert for Synulox Lactating Cow Intramammary Suspension - (Vm 42058/4143) by Zoetis UK Ltd
Validation during the Christmas period 2019 for an application for an MA, ManA, WDA, Batch Release and Export Certificate.
The VMD telephone lines are now up and running.
Animal welfare minister: We want to understand how we can better protect these wild animals.
Availability of flunixin solutions for injection.
Re-certification to ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 standards following audit.
Launch of national application forms for a marketing authorisation.
Availability of veterinary medicines after Brexit.
The Environment Secretary Theresa Villiers has launched call for evidence on cat microchipping
Successful new format for joint VMD, Veterinary Products Committee open meeting and Pharmaceutical Industry Information Event at the VMD on 25 September 2019
The Government has announced proposals on new measures to enhance the welfare of animals and increase woodland cover.
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