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Government Veterinary Services supports public-sector veterinary professionals and promotes veterinary policy to other vets and the public. Government Veterinary Services is part of the Civil Service .
Legal requirements and good practice guidance for Veterinary Practice Premises Inspections.
Placing a veterinary medicine on the market, including non-medicinal products, medicinal words and phrases, how to obtain advice, report non-compliance.
What you need to do as a veterinarian after the transition period.
Prescribing or supplying veterinary medicines including requirements for registration and inspection of premises.
Guidance for the pharmaceutical industry on Marketing Authorisations for veterinary medicines in the UK.
How to apply for an authorisation to manufacture authorised veterinary medicines or medicines marketed under the Exemptions for small pet animals.
New legislation in force from today in Great Britain makes changes to the requirements set out in the Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013.
You must register with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons to practise as a veterinarian in the UK
How to obtain an authorisation to wholesale veterinary medicines.
The VMR sets out the statutory fees associated with various regulatory services provided by the VMD. The statutory fees and fee structure are implemented from 17 May 2024.
The State Veterinary Service was the government body responsible for animal health and welfare. In 2007 it became a part of Animal Health.
Records that must be kept when supplying or administering veterinary medicines in the UK.
This enforcement policy sets out the general principles and approach taken by the VMD.
Clarification for the interpretation of the new elements within the Veterinary Medicines Regulations (VMRs), as amended, relating to combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
Template for animal health checks on farms to prove that animals used to make food, drink and agricultural products had annual health visits from a vet.
How veterinary medicines can be advertised.
The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) protects animal health, public health and the environment. VMD is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs .
News and guidance on veterinary medicines issues affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
For manufacturers and distributors of intermediate and final feedingstuffs containing a medicinal premix or specified feed additives.
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