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Senior Scientific Officers, working on the authorisation in the UK of biological/immunological veterinary products.
Bluetongue virus infections continue to rise due to favourable weather conditions
Application Manager overseeing application procedures for the VMD.
Communications Officer to support wider organisation by acting as a primary point of contact for external enquiries.
The online course will run on 14 to 15 October 2026 introducing the role and responsibilities of the Wholesale Qualified Person (WQP).
Operations Manager, working on Product Defects and Borderline Products.
Details of certificates issued under the Special Import System for the top ten veterinary medicines imported between 1 April 2026 and 30 June 2026.
Head of Application Management, working on applications received in respect of Veterinary Medicinal products.
Change to the information provided in the Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC).
Advertising may not always be accurate, evidence-based or appropriate for individual animals.
A new digital service for Marketing Authorisation Holders to submit pharmacovigilance reports to the VMD is now available.
The Veterinary Medicines Directorate publishes its annual report and accounts for 2025-26.
Product defect recall alert for Bob Martin Clear Wormer 20 mg Spot-on Solution for Cats and Kittens by Pets Choice Limited.
Topical hormone products such as gels and creams can be absorbed accidentally by pets through close contact.
Experts recommend new science-led approach aiming to protect farmers and reduce infection
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
Change to the information provided on adverse events in the Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC).
His Majesty the King visited APHA's Wildlife team in Yorkshire on Tuesday 26 May
Animal and Plant Health Agency's National Wildlife Management Centre marks landmark half century of protecting animal and human health
From 28 May 2026 applicants will benefit from a streamlined digital experience when submitting Marketing Authorisation variation applications.
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