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Strict new controls suspending personal imports of certain sheep and goat commodities, such as meat, cheese and milk products, have been announced.
Senior Safety Assessor vacancy, working on authorising veterinary medicines in the UK.
VMD response to concerns raised following media reports of serious adverse events in cats administered Solensia.
Vacancies for Application Co-ordinator roles, working on applications received in respect of veterinary medicine marketing authorisations.
Mandatory enhanced biosecurity will now be required and the housing order extended to cover York, North Yorkshire and Shropshire.
Director Support Office vacancy, working to support our Directors and Senior Colleagues.
UK Chief Veterinary Officer announces we are now in the seasonally vector low period for bluetongue virus.
Online training event on Wednesday 5 March 2025 ideal for anyone involved in veterinary dispensary roles.
Exports of animals and meat susceptible to the disease prohibited
VMD response to concerns raised following media reports of serious adverse events in dogs administered Librela.
Minister Zeichner's opening statement on Food and Mouth Disease
Change to the information provided on adverse events in the Summary of Product Characteristics for Meflosyl 5% Solution for Injection, authorised for use in horses.
Over 13,000 AbPrazole and Absucralfate products destined for sites across the UK were seized by VMD enforcement officers.
Increase in suspected adverse event reports following use of Genta-Equine 100 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Horses.
An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) has come into force.
Pharmacovigilance Assessors vacancies within the Authorisations Division.
Head of Regulatory Affairs vacancy, working on the authorisation, use, and manufacture of veterinary medicines in the UK.
Antimicrobial Use, Stewardship and Stakeholder Engagement Manager vacancy, working on the VMD’s Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) policy and surveillance.
Senior External Communications Manager vacancy, working on the VMD’s strategic communications.
Synergy Delivery and Business Change Lead vacancy, working on the delivery and implementation of the Synergy programme for the VMD.
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