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Summary of the annual review 2018 of veterinary pharmacovigilance in the UK.
Changes to the membership of the VPC
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.
Availability of veterinary medicines after Brexit.
The Environment Secretary Theresa Villiers has launched call for evidence on cat microchipping
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The Government has announced proposals on new measures to enhance the welfare of animals and increase woodland cover.
As of 9 August 2019 the VMD email addresses will be @vmd.gov.uk.
In the event that the UK leaves without a deal on 31 October, pet owners will need to take some additional steps to ensure they can still travel.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
New 'Lucy's Law' legislation laid in Parliament to end puppy and kitten farming.
The government has confirmed it will be banning third party sales of puppies and kittens, Animal Welfare Minister David Rutley announced today (23 December).
Pet owners encouraged to contact their vet on travel plans ahead of EU Exit.
Electronic training collars for dogs and cats to be banned under new legislation announced today
The government have announced a consultation on a ban on third party puppy and kitten sales in England.
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