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How to comply with the exemption from the Veterinary Medicines Regulations that allow certain animal medicines to be sold without a marketing authorisation.
The National Fisheries Laboratory has seen crucial developments on how species like Prussian carp and topmouth gudgeon can be controlled.
Medical advisory panels work with DVLA to provide expert advice, with the aim of improving road safety. See information on their role and current vacancies.
The Veterinary Residues Committee is an independent scientific advisory committee that advises government on the testing of foods from animals to look for residues of veterinary medicines and banned substances.
The pre-clinical evaluation team at VDEC provides a safe and controlled environment to test new vaccines and therapeutics before they progress to clinical trials
Guidance about expert witnesses in cases funded by legal aid, including fees, prior authority and provisions for specific types of expert.
Details of certificates issued under the Special Import System for the top ten veterinary medicines that were imported 1 Jan - 31 Mar 2024.
How a marketing authorisation holder should report a defect with a veterinary medicine.
Apply for a Skilled Worker visa (formerly a Tier 2 General work visa) if you’ve been offered a skilled job with a UK employer - eligibility, fees, documents, extend, switch or update, bring your partner and children, taking on additional...
How to apply for an authorisation to manufacture authorised veterinary medicines or medicines marketed under the Exemptions for small pet animals.
UK Health Security Agency's laboratories provide a comprehensive range of microbiological tests and services.
The farm assurance schemes that meet the requirement for annual vet visits so you can export or move animals and animal products to the EU and Northern Ireland.
Details of certificates issued under the Special Import System for the top ten veterinary medicines that were imported 1 July - 30 September 2023.
VDEC works with global leaders from all sectors to develop and deliver the vaccine and therapeutic products we need to protect us from infectious diseases.
Collection of guidance for importing live animals and animal products.
Urgent safety updates arising from pharmacovigilance data, including reported adverse events, for veterinary medicines authorised in the UK.
You must register with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons to practise as a veterinarian in the UK
The Veterinary Products Committee (VPC) advises Defra on veterinary medicinal products and animal feed additives. VPC is an advisory non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs .
How to contact the VMD for specific services or enquiries.
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