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The CMA is investigating 8 completed acquisitions by Independent Vetcare Limited (IVC) of independent veterinary businesses.
What you need to do as a veterinarian after the transition period.
Guidance on medicines for food and non-food horses and record keeping requirements including the horse passport.
How to spot equine viral arteritis, what to do if you suspect it and measures to prevent its spread.
Guidance on prescribing or supplying veterinary medicines including requirements for registration and inspection of premises.
How to spot contagious equine metritis, what to do if you suspect it and measures to prevent its spread.
How to register veterinary practice premises for vets to be able to supply veterinary medicines and inspection issues.
Current rules for exporting horses and other equines (including ponies and donkeys) from the UK.
CMA’s initial investigation into Medivet’s purchase of multiple independent vet businesses highlights potential price and quality issues
The CMA is opening a review of how veterinary services are bought and sold amid concerns that pet owners may not be getting a good deal or receiving the information they need to make good choices.
The CMA investigated 17 completed acquisitions by Medivet Group Limited (Medivet) of independent veterinary businesses (listed below).
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.
Guidance for prescribing vets on the use of the cascade.
The CMA has today published its main concerns following an initial review into the veterinary sector.
Legal requirements and good practice guidance for Veterinary Practice Premises Inspections.
Apply for an authorisation to manufacture authorised veterinary medicines and medicines marketed under the Exemptions for Small Pet Animals.
The CMA has launched a review into the veterinary services market for household pets.
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