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UK launches first ever action plan to improve the welfare and conservation of animals at home and abroad
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Taskforce will investigate and draw up action to tackle these crimes.
Submission opportunities that are now available to applicants of marketing authorisations.
Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill receives Royal Assent and will allow tougher penalties for animal cruelty
Greener building and conserving wildlife goes hand in hand in the North East as a new approach to sustainable development is launched.
A summary of results from surveillance work carried out by the VMD's pharmacovigilance team concerning reported adverse events.
Details about 2 vacancies for Biologicals Assessors in the VMD’s Biologicals team.
Details about a vacancy for a Pharmaceutical assessor in the VMD’s Quality team.
UK-Canada Regulatory Cooperation: Guidance on Veterinary Drug Simultaneous Reviews published.
Government seeks views on introducing compulsory cat microchipping in England.
Plans unveiled to ban the keeping of primates as pets with eight-week consultation launched today
Validation during the Christmas period 2020 for an application for an MA, ManA, WDA, Batch Release and Export Certificate.
Environment Secretary unveils plans to end excessively long journeys for animals exported for slaughter and fattening.
Joint VMD and Veterinary Products Committee (VPC) open information day on Wednesday 18 November.
VMD’s Regulatory Science Strategy, a stakeholder consultation with feedback requested by 31 January 2021.
Government Chief Vet urges the public to think twice before buying a new pet this Christmas and to thoroughly research sellers
Plans which will mean animal abusers could face up to five years in prison move a step closer.
Details of 24 FOI requests received by the VMD in the first six months of 2020
Web services, such as the Special Imports System and Adverse Event Reporting will be unavailable due to essential electrical maintenance.
Relaxation of enforcement during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak
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