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Post-Transition period action deadlines will go beyond 2020 by at least 1 year.
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The launch of SMArt a new charity to improve the regulation of veterinary medicines worldwide.
The VMD switchboard is now up and running.
The Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) have found Koi herpesvirus (KHV) disease in fish at the following sites in England and Wales
From 1 April emails sent to the VMD's old email address will no longer be re-directed to the current email address.
Summary of the annual review 2018 of veterinary pharmacovigilance in the UK.
The VMD telephone lines are now up and running.
The new online scheme for anglers collects information on fish species and health, and creates a picture of water quality and habitat condition.
Re-certification to ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 standards following audit.
Launch of national application forms for a marketing authorisation.
Availability of veterinary medicines after Brexit.
The Government has announced proposals on new measures to enhance the welfare of animals and increase woodland cover.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
As of 9 August 2019 the VMD email addresses will be @vmd.gov.uk.
A bird of prey’s prayers were answered when Highways England traffic officers rescued it from the side of the busy M20 near Maidstone over the weekend.
Review could lead to other animals joining elephants under protection of landmark Ivory Act
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Come along to meet Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) representatives at some key livestock, agricultural, horticulture, bee and veterinary events throughout 2019.
We are seeking new members to advise government and help maintain the highest standards in the welfare of animals used in research.
A review of the government’s 25 Year Bovine TB Strategy has been published.
Successful 2018 Illegal Wildlife Trade conference comes to a close in London.
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